Oak Hill Tavern, the

565 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Oak Hill Tavern, the has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to eight violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader North Kingstown restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the dishwasher at the bar & kitchen.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Lowboy located in the front kitchen area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 48F. Establishment to not store TCS foods in unit until it reaches an ambient temperature of 41F or below. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 1. Fans 2. Ice cream cooler 3. Root beer tap 4. Beer tap

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-501.12

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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oak Hill Tavern, the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oak Hill Tavern, the on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oak Hill Tavern, the?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oak Hill Tavern, the.

How does Oak Hill Tavern, the compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

Oak Hill Tavern, the most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has Oak Hill Tavern, the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oak Hill Tavern, the have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oak Hill Tavern, the 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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