Pinecrest Golf Club

25 Pinehurst Drive, Richmond, RI 02812

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pinecrest Golf Club has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Sep 2, 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.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper date marking and disposition”, showing up three times.

Pinecrest Golf Club's latest score of 86 falls below the Richmond average of 92. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs, liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (deli meats) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Sep 16, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Food was observed not date marked in the refrigerator.

3-501.17

Sep 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 6 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per employee, hands are dipped in a bucket of bleach water before putting on gloves. Employees must wash their hands with soap and water before putting on gloves.

2-301.14

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizing solution for the sanitizing solution for the sanitizing bucket was observed in excess of 200 ppm. A chlorine sanitizing solution must be 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen is lacking soap. Handwashing sinks must be provided with soap.

6-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice machine was observed with an accumulation of biofilm on the food contact surfaces. Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed not date marked in the refrigerator.

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used. A whole turkey breast was observed cooling. Large pieces of meat must be cut up when cooling.

3-501.15

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Contamination was not prevented during food storage. Bread was observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and corn and onions stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be at least 6 inches off the ground.

3-305.11

May 22, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several previously prepared food items in refrigeration were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel/dirt/grass. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - The 2 Door Reach-In Cooler fan units were observed to have a build up of dust, dirt, debris - The bottom of the storage area of the 2 Door Reach-In Freezer was observed to have an accumulation of food debris

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinecrest Golf Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinecrest Golf Club on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinecrest Golf Club?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinecrest Golf Club.

How does Pinecrest Golf Club compare to other restaurants in Richmond?

Pinecrest Golf Club most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Richmond average of 92.

Has Pinecrest Golf Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pinecrest Golf Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pinecrest Golf Club 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 Pinecrest Golf Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinecrest Golf Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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