Smithfield Woods

171 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917
Healthcare Facility
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
50
Score
High Risk

Across the available record, Smithfield Woods has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 12 violations.

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

That's lower than the typical Smithfield restaurant, which scores around 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer, and temporary dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in stacked plastic food containers. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in a kitchen drawer.
4-903.11(A)
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: food prep sink kitchen carts mixer slicer utensil drawers grill table beneath grill table beneath steamer oven refrigerators freezer shelf beneath cook's prep table.
4-602.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, especially along walls and around equipment legs. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One ceiling light cover is in poor repair (cracked). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The window ledge above the dishwasher table and 3 bay sink has an accumulation of soil residue, leaves, and debris. The electrical box and conduit next to the tilt skillet has an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One light beneath the hood, and one ceiling light panel were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Dec 3, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
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. PIC stated they have been ordered.
4-302.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially beneath the dishwasher have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The window ledge above the dishwasher is in poor repair, with a front trim piece broken off. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile above the dishwasher is in poor repair, with the surface material torn. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen will need an additional hand sink. The left side of the kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, mixing bowl) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bright pink biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. DeBug pest control service monthly, last date of service 11/22/2024,
6-501.111
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area down the hall. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The plastic top of the robot coupe was not in good repair, with parts broken off.
4-501.11
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: table beneath grill storage drawers including drawer handles portable fan inside of freezer lower shelves throughout kitchen
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, especially beneath the dishwasher area, and beneath milk crates used as dunnage racks. The window ledge along the wall with the 3 bay sink and dishwasher has an accumulation of debris, cobwebs, and dead insects. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Utensils are stored in unclean drawers, with food contact surfaces in contact with unclean items. Dough hood observed stored on same hook as keys. Clean equipment and utensils must be stored in a clean location, where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
41
Sep 25, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen will need an additional hands ink. The left side of the kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
90
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Salad in small ramekins being served for lunch was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Salads were recently prepared and were for immediate consumption. Salads were deemed safe for consumption.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 44-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed by the PIC. See attached disposal for additional temperature observations.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (juice syrups) in the 3 door reach in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen will need an additional handsink. The left side of the kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Additional refrigeration required.
4-301.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food processor lid was not in good repair. Equipment was taken out of service during time of inspection. Food processor not to be used until lid is replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair, ambient temperature unable to hold TCS/PHF. Walk-in cooler was out of service prior to inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of ice machine were observed with an accumulation of pink residue. The non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The windowsill juncture in the dishwasher area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in the dishwasher area is in poor repair (minor moisture damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the 3 door each in and in the dry pantry area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smithfield Woods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smithfield Woods on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smithfield Woods?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Smithfield Woods.

How does Smithfield Woods compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Smithfield Woods most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Smithfield Woods' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smithfield Woods have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Smithfield Woods means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Smithfield Woods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smithfield Woods is inspected around two times per year on average.