Kimberlys

238 Ocean Rd Block, Island, RI 02807

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Kimberlys has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Island average 88, so Kimberlys trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine and prep sink is lacking an air gap (Air Break). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Per PIC, plumber has been contacted.

5-402.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The window screen to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting (Holes and gaps observed.) Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-501.111

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

5-402.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be emptied end of day and wash, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-602.13

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP lobster was observed thawing with the package in tact. ROP seafood must be thawed removed from package or package not in tact. Food was still frozen, lobster was sliced open. PIC to instruct all staff on proper thawing methods of all ROP seafood.

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kimberlys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kimberlys on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kimberlys?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kimberlys.

How does Kimberlys compare to other restaurants in Island?

Kimberlys most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Island average of 88.

Has Kimberlys's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kimberlys have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Kimberlys inspected?

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

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