Old Mountain Lanes
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Old Mountain Lanes has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Old Mountain Lanes was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to four.
When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Old Mountain Lanes's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call for service made by Owner at the time of inspection. Per technician, unit is to be serviced next morning. Per the PIC, will send confirmation of repair to inspector. PIC to ensure all bar glasses/equipment are properly sanitized at the kitchen dish machine until bar dish washer is repaired.
4-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot hold door gasket was observed in poor repair. Per the PIC, currently trying to find a replacement gasket for the unit.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair/adjustment/replacement: - Ceiling tile over the cookline area was observed sagging and not fully held in place - Floor to wall juncture tiles near the mop sink area were observed cracked/loosely attached - Floor tiles in the bar area were observed cracked/chipped - The exterior double door to the bowling alley side dry storage room is separating at the lower hinge area and in need of repair Physical facilities are to be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: A ceiling tile and ceiling light fixture in the cookline area was observed to have an accumulation of dust/debris. Physical facilities are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
May 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking a proper air gap (Currently an air break). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A chemical spray bottle was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items at the cook line area. 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. Chemical was moved at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged Imitation Crab Meat was observed thawing in the walk-in cooler in its intact packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH/Seafood that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Packaging was sliced open at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
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. Can opener moved to the dish area at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, sausage and shredded potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic wrap covered containers greater than four inches deep. Items were placed in shallow containers and left uncovered for rapid cooling.
3-501.15
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Working containers are to be properly labeled and easily identifiable.
7-102.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a stack of clean buckets, per the PIC, used for transportation of ice, were observed stacked and stored in front of/under the hand washing sink in the back dish/prep area. Buckets are to be stored in a way to prevent possible contamination.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, scoops were observed stored in dry ingredients with the handles touching the food. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Scoops were adjusted at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
45
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
54
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling time and temperatures
20
Approved thawing methods used
35
Approved thawing methods used
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
54
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Mountain Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Mountain Lanes on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Mountain Lanes?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Old Mountain Lanes.
How does Old Mountain Lanes compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?
Old Mountain Lanes most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.
Has Old Mountain Lanes's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Old Mountain Lanes have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Mountain Lanes means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Old Mountain Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Mountain Lanes is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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