Smoothing U

200 A Newport Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916
Grocery / Market
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Smoothing U has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 31, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

Smoothing U's latest score is in line with the Rumford average of 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients were not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of residue and other debris. Ice machine is to be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to one of the restrooms is not self-closing. Restroom doors must be self-closing.
6-501.19
86
Mar 18, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to one of the restrooms is not self-closing.
6-501.19
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smoothing U last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smoothing U on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Smoothing U compare to other restaurants in Rumford?

Smoothing U most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Rumford average of 88.

Has Smoothing U's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smoothing U have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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