South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899

60 Belmont Avenue, South Kingstown, RI 02879

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from May 12, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used, showing up one time.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: A spray bottle with Chlorine sanitizer solution (labeled bleach/water) was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. The bleach/water mixture was adjusted to the proper range of 50-100ppm at the time of inspection.

7-204.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Several Spray bottles were observed to have faintly/worn labeled names. Bottles are to be clearly marked with the common name of the chemical contents.

7-102.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine/bleach sanitizing solution for the low temp dish machine and the bleach/water spray bottle(s).

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sprayer/faucet to the 3 bay sink was observed to be leaking/dripping between times of use. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items were observed not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or inverted to prevent possible contamination. If packaging is removed, remaining items are to be stored inverted.

4-903.11(A)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the new Outdoor Bar area was observed to be lacking a hand-washing sink. Hand Sink is to be installed to facilitate proper handwashing at times of use.

5-203.11

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the new Outdoor Bar area was observed to be lacking a 3 Bay Sink. A sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS.

4-301.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of food items were observed stored on the floor in the storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899.

How does South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South Kingstown Elks Lodge No 1899 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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