Homestead

750 South County Trail, Exeter, RI 02822

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Homestead appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.

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

Among Exeter restaurants, the typical score is 89; Homestead is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the prep area does not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various dressings and coleslaw was observed held at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (sour cream) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 was not in good repair, ambient observed at 45F. PIC called for service at time of inspection. Establishment to not store TCS foods in unit until serviced and reaches an ambient temperature of 41F or below.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hoods have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The wall junctures in the mop sink area does not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Jun 3, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

May 20, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The food prep sink is lacking an adequate air gap. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the ware-washing area.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair or improper adjustment: 1) The lever for the plug of the sanitizing bay at the three-bay sink had a leak 2) The faucet of the prep sink had a small leak 3) The right handle of the hand sink faucet in the bar area would not turn (could not dispense water) 4) The salad prep unit in the front of the house was not holding adequate ambient temperature 5) The gaskets on the door of a refrigeration unit were broken/frayed

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) a low boy freezer unit had an accumulation of ice on the shelves and doors 2) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler had accumulation of dust 3) A window fan had an accumulation of dust

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in poor repair: 1) The floor in the back storage area was in poor condition 2) The floor tiles in the bar area were broken

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: 1) The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, is not tight-fitting 2) The screens on the window above the side prep area in the kitchen was broken/not fully sealed Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Homestead last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Homestead on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Homestead?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Homestead.

How does Homestead compare to other restaurants in Exeter?

Homestead most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Exeter average of 89.

Has Homestead's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Homestead have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Homestead means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Homestead inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Homestead is inspected around two times per year on average.

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