Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept

Dining Services Distribution Ctr, Kingston, RI 02881
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept stretching back to 2023. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Areas of the physical facilities (walls/floor) in the warehouse and kitchen areas were observed with gaps or small holes. Physical facilities are to be maintained and to eliminate possible pest entry points to aid in the current pest control program. (Per the PIC, the warehouse area will need more time for filling /closing gaps and possible entry points.)
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, some droppings were observed along walls/behind equipment in the catering kitchen area. Per the PIC, daily cleaning is conducted and logged for pest control awareness. PIC is to continue frequent/daily cleaning to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
90
Dec 8, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings under and behind equipment in the kitchen and warehouse areas. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Per the PIC, the current pest control program is scheduled 3x weekly with a mass trapping scheduled for "Winter Break".
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Areas of the physical facilities in the warehouse and kitchen areas were observed with gaps in the floors (and cracked/sinking tiles), floor/wall junctures, and windowsill(s). Physical facilities are to be maintained and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, droppings were observed along walls/behind equipment in the catering kitchen area. Per the PIC, daily cleaning is conducted and logged for pest control awareness. PIC is to continue frequent/daily cleaning to aid in the current pest control program. (Cleaning of areas began at the time of inspection.)
6-501.12
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a large accumulation of droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The garage door to the Bay 2 loading dock outside is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various equipment storage shelving were observed to have an accumulation of rodent droppings and other debris. Equipment was moved for cleaning if surfaces and equipment at the time of inspection.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the warehouse and kitchen areas was observed to have an accumulation of rodent droppings and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Areas of the physical facilities in the warehouse and kitchen areas were observed with gaps in the floors, floor/wall junctures, and windowsill(s). Physical facilities are to be maintained and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.114
74
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed under shelving and equipment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Per the PIC, pest control is on grounds several days throughout each week.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: A garage door to the outside, located in the loading dock area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the warehouse and in the catering kitchen area were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, debris, and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
82
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Feta cheese and garlic butter made in house were observed with a date marking exceeding 7 days. PIC voluntarily disposed of food items at the time of inspection. Refrigerated, READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days.
3-501.18
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and shelving throughout the kitchen area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept.

How does Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept compare to other restaurants in Kingston?

Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kingston average of 89.

Has Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept 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 Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uri Dining Services--Catering Dept is inspected around two times per year on average.