Linda's Diner
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Linda's Diner has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up four times.
Linda's Diner scores about where you'd expect for a Narragansett restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease receptacle 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement & front cook like area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
86
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Canned pumpkin was observed adulterated by rodent droppings on lids. See disposal.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease receptacle 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed missing ceiling tiles in the basement prep area.
6-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front cook line and basement ware-washing areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, 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
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(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.
4-501.115
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of rodent droppings and other debris. 1) Dishwasher 2) Refrigerator (basement) 3) Freezer 4) Ledge 5) Grill table (basement) 5) Shelving (warewashing area)
4-602.13
58
Feb 26, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the hand wash sink in the basement are was in poor repair (leak observed).
5-205.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board of the small flip top prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front cook line and basement ware-washing areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tomatoes and liquid eggs were observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved items to another cold hold unit.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the hand wash sink in the basement area was in poor repair (leak observed).
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC instructed to remove dish machine from service and switch to using three bay sink.
4-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The small flip top prep unit in the front cooking area was in poor repair (not holding adequate ambient temperature). PIC instructed to remove all foods from unit and remove from service.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board on the prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. PIC instructed to no longer use this surface for cutting.
4-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) Racks in refrigeration unit had biofilm 2) Fan covers in refrigeration unit had dust and biofilm
4-601.11(B)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front cook line and basement ware-washing areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Linda's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Linda's Diner on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Linda's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Linda's Diner.
How does Linda's Diner compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?
Linda's Diner most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Narragansett average of 87.
Has Linda's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Linda's Diner 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 Linda's Diner 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 Linda's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Linda's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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