Ted's 401

222 Rose Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Dec 26, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Dec 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Restaurants in Wakefield average 89, so Ted's 401 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment to use dishwasher to WASH ONLY. All equipment and utensils to be sanitized in the 3-bay sink.
4-501.114
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.
2-103.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: BBQ sauces packaged in the food establishment are lacking the proper food labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Instructions for food labeling given to person in charge.
3-602.11
Compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp
Inspector notes: Sauces are prepared and bottled without an approved Operational Plan submitted to and approved by RI Dept. of Health. PIC is to discontinue the production of bottled sauces until process is approved by the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. At the time of inspection, PIC was made aware to not move, handle, or supply any bottled sauce product to end users until Operational Plan is officially and fully approved by RIDOH CFP Food. Any establishment supplied sauces bottled by Ted's 401 is to be contacted and instructed to hold/stop any use or sale of the product until verified safe for consumption by RIDOH CFP. Per PIC, written procedures for specialized processes sent to supervisor on 12/23/25 and is pending approval.
8-201.13
67
May 28, 2025
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area was observed to have some peeling paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. (Per the building owner, the ceiling is to be repaired and resealed with an epoxy paint.)
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ted's 401 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ted's 401 on file is from Dec 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Ted's 401 compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Ted's 401 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Ted's 401's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ted's 401 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ted's 401 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.