Happy Acres Peddler

61 Charlestown Beach Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Happy Acres Peddler. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Charlestown average 90, so Happy Acres Peddler trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed throughout establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed throughout establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
74
May 15, 2024
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Happy Acres Peddler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Happy Acres Peddler on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Happy Acres Peddler?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Happy Acres Peddler.

How does Happy Acres Peddler compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Happy Acres Peddler most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 90.

Has Happy Acres Peddler's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Happy Acres Peddler have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Happy Acres Peddler means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.