The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant

2405 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Coventry, RI 02816

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The last inspection found five violations, up from four the time before.

The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ham was observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Ham was observed stored above cold hold line. Food shall be stored below cold hold line to ensure food maintains adequate temperature. Food relocated to bottom of prep unit.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution 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. 3-bay sink to be used until dish machine adjusted. PIC called dish company at time of inspection.

7-204.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine turned off to be sanitized.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the closet and coffee serving area has an small accumulation of old rodent droppings.. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 19, 2024

Opening

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods in the server mini fridge was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC elected disposal of all TCS foods before disposal amount was determined. TCS foods will be stored in the coke server fridge or the reach-in fridge moving forward.

3-501.16(A)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dish washer is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster was observed with large holes in the bottom. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered/protected.

5-501.113

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dish washer was observed at 0 ppm for chlorine sanitizer. The 3-bay sink was set up with sanitizer. PIC stated dish washing company was called at the time of inspection. All dishes to continue to be sanitized in 3-bay. The server fridge was observed unable to maintain an adequate ambient temperature. Fridge taken out of service.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant.

How does The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.

Has The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant 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 The Original Gentleman Farmer Restaurant 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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