The Cheese Wheel Village Market

3838 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Cheese Wheel Village Market has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found two violations, down from seven violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Tiverton restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw duck eggs and raw chicken eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as spread, peppers, cheese and/or chicken broth in the open air case and walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Foods observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shredded Parmigiano Reggiano was observed on retail shelves unwholesome to sight. Food was voluntarily disposed of.

3-101.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various foods such as baguettes, and packaged bulk snacks packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (including sub ingredients), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Binder to disclose all packaged bulk snacks and their respective ingredients discussed with PIC.

3-602.11

Live animals present in food establishment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Domestic pet fish tank was observed behind the counter. Live animals may be allowed in the following situations if the contamination of FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES can not result. Domestic pet fish tank removed from food preparation area.

6-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The kitchen hoods have an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cabinet of food serving vessels were observed stored in the employee restrooms. PIC informed to cease practice. Items to be relocated. Any exposed food serving vessels that cannot be washed, rinsed and sanitized must be disposed of.

3-305.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on rocks. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 1. Vacuumed sealed chicken was observed thawing with the packaging intact in the walk-in cooler 2. Bottled pesto and dressings were observed for retail sale and/or in back refrigeration "a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that PACKAGES TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD using a REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING method shall implement a HACCP PLAN that contains the information specified under ¶¶ 8-201.14 (C) and (D). Establishment must submit HACCP plan and receive approval from RIDOH CFP for specialized processes. 3-502.12 (FDA Food Code 2017) provided to PIC during time of inspection. All food was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Per PIC, vacuum packaging foods will be discontinued.

8-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cheese Wheel Village Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cheese Wheel Village Market on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cheese Wheel Village Market?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cheese Wheel Village Market.

How does The Cheese Wheel Village Market compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

The Cheese Wheel Village Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tiverton average of 84.

Has The Cheese Wheel Village Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cheese Wheel Village Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cheese Wheel Village Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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