Village at Waterman Lake Chalet

Building 2, Smithfield, RI 02828

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Village at Waterman Lake Chalet has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the two found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cold holding temperatures, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Smithfield restaurant, which scores around 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Tuna salad, egg salad, and seafood salad observed held at 48-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Tuna and egg salads were placed in freezer to rapidly chill. PIC voluntarily disposed of seafood salad.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

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

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean on a kitchen shelf.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The vents on the front of the hood have an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Imitation crab was observed thawing in the walk in cooler with packaging intact. Packaging was removed.

3-501.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board at the steam table is 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chest freezer have an accumulation of frost and debris.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Light bulb was missing in the reach-in wait staff refrigerator.

4-501.11

Nov 29, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various foods in deli cookline prep unit was observed held at 43-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Potentially hazards foods out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC. Prep unit taken out of service to hold PHF/TCS foods during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls by the knife rack and prep table was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village at Waterman Lake Chalet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village at Waterman Lake Chalet on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village at Waterman Lake Chalet?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village at Waterman Lake Chalet.

How does Village at Waterman Lake Chalet compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Village at Waterman Lake Chalet most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Village at Waterman Lake Chalet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Village at Waterman Lake Chalet have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Village at Waterman Lake Chalet means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Village at Waterman Lake Chalet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Village at Waterman Lake Chalet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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