Maplehurst Diner

276 Front St, Lincoln, RI 02865

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

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

Restaurants in Lincoln average 87, so Maplehurst Diner trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by small flies. 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

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to areas of food production must be self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The cold water knob on the kitchen handsink is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was emptied and placed out of order, Establishment is not to use ice machine until it has been professionally cleaned and sanitized.

4-602.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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

6-202.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The cold water knob of the hand sink in the kitchen is in poor repair. Equipment and fixtures must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maplehurst Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maplehurst Diner on file is from Aug 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maplehurst Diner?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maplehurst Diner.

How does Maplehurst Diner compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Maplehurst Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Maplehurst Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maplehurst Diner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maplehurst 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.

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