J's Deli

285 George Washington Highway, Smithfield, RI 02917

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

J's Deli has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Smithfield restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Puddings, salads, and desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Items were removed from self-service case and placed behind the counter.

3-602.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in drawers, on shelves, and on the deli line .

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: rack for dirty dishes fryers can opener base can opener trash cans prep units cupboards portion cup drawers panini press deli display case freezers .

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors, walls, and kitchen ceiling have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in the kitchen is stained from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the sandwich area is in poor repair, with a screw missing on a faucet handle, and the seal along the splash guard missing in areas. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen and front service area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J's Deli on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at J's Deli?

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

How does J's Deli compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

J's Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J's Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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