University of Rhode Island

Butterfield Hall, South Kingstown, RI 02881

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

University of Rhode Island has been inspected four times since 2023. University of Rhode Island was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical South Kingstown restaurant, which scores around 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Items that were available for self service were lacking available ingredient information. PIC stated, sign will be posted on self service areas.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Pasta hot hold door gasket was observed in poor repair. Door not sealing well.

4-501.11

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 to be emptied and washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-602.13

Nov 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Several food items cold held in refrigeration in various areas of the food service area were observed held at 44 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit (see temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per the PIC, the food items were all loaded from colder refrigeration just prior to lunch service. Food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine in the kitchen area is lacking a proper air gap (currently has an air break at the floor drain). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Ice Machine drain pipes to be adjusted for a proper air gap.

5-402.11

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

Inspector notes: The following sinks were observed blocked/not accessible at the time of inspection... - A hand-washing sink in the Homestyle food service area was observed to have a sanitizer bucket placed in it. - The hand sink near the pizza area was observed to be blocked by rolling racks. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Both hand sinks were made accessible at the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, two snap traps with a dead rodent in each were observed in the kitchen area. Dead pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Dead rodents were removed at the time of inspection.

6-501.112

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the food service area(s) were observed to be very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following refrigeration units were observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The Glass Door Cooler in the Homestyle Service Area was observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was adjusted to colder setting at the time of inspection. - The Burrito Cold Well was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 38 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit adjusted to a colder setting at the time of inspection. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair and properly adjusted.

4-501.11

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Cans of crushed tomatoes were observed with rodent droppings. Food was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Prohibited toxic material present in facility (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An aerosolized can of unapproved insecticide was observed in the ware-washing area. Only those POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS that are required for the operation and maintenance of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as for the cleaning and SANITIZING of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and the control of insects and rodents (as used by pest control company), shall be allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. Person in charge elected to dispose of product at the time of inspection.

7-202.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the war-ewashing and breakfast burrito dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was University of Rhode Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University of Rhode Island on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at University of Rhode Island?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at University of Rhode Island.

How does University of Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

University of Rhode Island most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has University of Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at University of Rhode Island have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at University of Rhode Island 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 University of Rhode Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, University of Rhode Island is inspected around two times per year on average.

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