Shepherds Run

4780 Tower Hill Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Shepherds Run has three inspections in the public record. On May 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Shepherds Run's latest score is in line with the South Kingstown average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermo-label (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC to ensure any equipment/utensils are properly sanitized in the 3-bay sink after being washed and rinsed in the dish machine. Call was made for service at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Apr 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The flow pressure gauge for the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required. Pressure gauge is to be repaired/adjusted for proper high temp. sanitizing.

4-501.114

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 at the kitchen area. PIC to obtain testing device for the high temp dish machine.

4-302.13

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the high temp dish machine was observed to not be working properly for proper sanitizing of food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermo-label (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Utensils and equipment are to be properly sanitized in the 3 bay sink until dish machine is serviced/adjusted.

4-501.114

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 at the kitchen area.

4-302.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shepherds Run last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shepherds Run on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shepherds Run?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shepherds Run.

How does Shepherds Run compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Shepherds Run most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Shepherds Run's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shepherds Run have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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