Lil Rhody Ice Cream

283 Quaker Ln, West Warwick, RI 02893

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Lil Rhody Ice Cream, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical West Warwick restaurant, which scores around 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer was less than 10 ppm parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Container was refilled to adequate ppm.

4-501.114

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

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

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay. Test strips to be ordered.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was placed in 3-bay to be sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

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)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.

2-101.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks are lacking handwashing signs.

6-301.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The milk cooler located in the back area was not in good repair. Water is accumulating at the bottom.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a service sink to dispose mop water. Per person in charge, establishment disposes water outside. At least 1 service sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Establishment must install a mop sink or discontinue using a mop that requires the disposal of liquid waste. Per person in charge, a spray mop with disposable pads will be used.

5-203.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lil Rhody Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lil Rhody Ice Cream on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lil Rhody Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lil Rhody Ice Cream.

How does Lil Rhody Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Lil Rhody Ice Cream most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Lil Rhody Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lil Rhody Ice Cream have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lil Rhody Ice Cream 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 Rhody Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lil Rhody Ice Cream is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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