Lil General No 30

259 Front St, Lincoln, RI 02865

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Lil General No 30 appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Lil General No 30 was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “certified food protection manager” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Lil General No 30's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

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

4-602.11

Food does not meet standards of identity

Inspector notes: Ready to eat packaged in the food establishment are lacking 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.

3-601.11

Jul 3, 2024

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC has food safety manager certificate available. Plans to visit RIDOH week of 7/8/2024.

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back of the store), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: (Sandwiches) was observed held at (47) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sandwiches were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Ambient of the unit was held at 47 degrees with shade up, and 38 degrees with the shade down.

3-501.16(A)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Food and Utensils) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in cooler and storage area). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC removed food and utensils off the floors during the time of inspection.

3-305.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) 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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Cheese) was 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. PIC correctly date marked cheese at the time on inspection.

3-501.17

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Packaged salads in the food establishment are lacking 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.

3-602.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Corrective action, establishment employs a food safety manager. No food safety manager is registered to location with RIDOH.

2-102.12

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lil General No 30 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lil General No 30 on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lil General No 30?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lil General No 30.

How does Lil General No 30 compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Lil General No 30 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Lil General No 30's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lil General No 30 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lil General No 30 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 Lil General No 30 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lil General No 30 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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