Sunshine Creamery

305 North Broadway , Rumford, RI 02916
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: May 5, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Sunshine Creamery has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on May 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Sunshine Creamery's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s), including the milk dispenser dairy storage unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cartons of ice cream 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
78
May 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cartons of ice cream 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
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Kitchen/serving utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunshine Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunshine Creamery on file is from May 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sunshine Creamery?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sunshine Creamery.

How does Sunshine Creamery compare to other restaurants in Rumford?

Sunshine Creamery most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Rumford average of 88.

Has Sunshine Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sunshine Creamery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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