Pepes Kitchen

Lincoln Woods State Park, Lincoln, RI 02865
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pepes Kitchen three times, with records going back to 2024. On Jun 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lincoln restaurant scores 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets on the prep unit located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored in the ice handle down. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of table by the grill. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
86
May 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pepes Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pepes Kitchen on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pepes Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pepes Kitchen.

How does Pepes Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Pepes Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Pepes Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Pepes Kitchen have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pepes Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.