Old Town Inn

508 Old Town Rd Block, Island, RI 02807

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Old Town Inn has three inspections in the public record. Old Town Inn was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after three on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Island restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area under the 2 Door Reach-in Cooler and Shelving unit was observed to be in poor repair (tiles missing exposing the wooden subflooring). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment in the kitchen area were observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The plastic molded handles to the 2 door reach-in refrigerator were observed in poor repair/taped - Surfaces of the counter and cabinet coating located in the kitchen area were observed in need of repair. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed and maintained with a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered/licensed with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. At the time of inspection, an application for Certified Food Safety Manager License and Check was observed to be filled out by the PIC. Per the PIC, will submit application and payment as soon as possible.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop/service sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must 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.

5-203.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 Bay Sink.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following areas of the physical facilities in the kitchen area were observed in need of repair... - The floor was observed to have missing tiles - The coving at the base of cabinets was observed to be missing/pealing The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old Town Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old Town Inn on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Old Town Inn?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Old Town Inn.

How does Old Town Inn compare to other restaurants in Island?

Old Town Inn most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Island average of 88.

Has Old Town Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Old Town Inn have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old Town Inn 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 Old Town Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Old Town Inn is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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