Quidnessett Country Club
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
55
Score
Public records show five inspections at Quidnessett Country Club stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 3, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to seven.
Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other North Kingstown restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (oranges) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.
3-202.18
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.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar & kitchen.
4-302.14
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. Hoods 2. Walk-in freezer (frost buildup) 3. Walk-in cooler fans
4-602.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
55
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as scallops) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as rolls) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as rolls during storage.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags did not have the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (tuna) was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. Tuna was observed held at 37 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The person in charge removed the tuna from the package during time of inspection.
3-501.13
70
Oct 5, 2023
Food Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-204.115
Handwashing done in improper location
Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.
2-301.15
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food items in the walk-in coolers 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
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked (tuna tartar and burgers).
3-603.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
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Aug 10, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sauces observed at 70 degrees Fahrenheit which was previously cooked and cooled, were taken from the walk-in cooler and placed into the steam table. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds to be placed in hot holding units. PIC reheated items to over 165 at the time of visit to hot hold properly.
3-403.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese and other items at the prep unit along the grill station was observed held at 48-50 degrees Fahrenheit in a unit maintaining an ambient of 49 degrees. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in the unit under 2 hours prior to visit and moved into refrigeration to rapidly cool. Unit taken out of service until it can be replaced/serviced/repaired.
3-501.16(A)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of sale were lacking.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Item moved to ware-washing area at the time of visit.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items 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
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Onion soup and other sauces were placed in pans deeper than 4 inches in an ice bath that did not fully surround the containers being cooled. PIC moved items to shallow pans to cool properly.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The prep unit in the grill area observed maintaining an ambient of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) The gasket of the two door refrigeration unit near the salad unit observed to be frayed.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quidnessett Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quidnessett Country Club on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quidnessett Country Club?
Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Quidnessett Country Club.
How does Quidnessett Country Club compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?
Quidnessett Country Club most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Kingstown average of 88.
Has Quidnessett Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Quidnessett Country Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quidnessett Country Club 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 Quidnessett Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quidnessett Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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