The Roasted Clove

151 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Roasted Clove, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, variance obtained for specialized processing methods has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Middletown restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

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

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pickles and pickled red onions (in deli containers) were observed held for more than 7 days. Foods were voluntarily disposed of in compost.

3-501.18

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Jarred pickles were observed on shelves for retail sale. Owner voluntarily removed product from public sale. All product removed from premises. Establishment must submit a HACCP plan and receive approval from RIDOH CFP for jarred pickles. PIC stated practice will be ceased.

8-103.11

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Soups 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. PIC informed.

3-602.11

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

8-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of white residue.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Opening observed in restroom wall; coving incomplete. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. -Staff moved the cart during this inspection.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

May 15, 2023

Opening

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the Employee's toilet room is not self-closing. 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas. -Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

6-202.14

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink is lacking a drainboard. Drainboard shall be installed.

4-301.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Roasted Clove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Roasted Clove on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Roasted Clove?

Across the inspection record, variance obtained for specialized processing methods has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Roasted Clove.

How does The Roasted Clove compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

The Roasted Clove most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.

Has The Roasted Clove's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Roasted Clove have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Roasted Clove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Roasted Clove is inspected around two times per year on average.

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