Village Gas 4

172 Chapel Street, Harrisville, RI 02830

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: May 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Village Gas 4 has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight to closer to zero violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Rhode Island restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 23, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in dry storage area. 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the receiving area is in poor repair, observed multiple holes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall in the dry storage area is not covered with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable (insulation is exposed).

6-101.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room is lacking signage.

6-301.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance and back door, 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of rodent droppings. 1. Receiving area (ledges) 2. Dry storage shelving

4-602.13

Jun 11, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

3-302.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Hand-washing sink in the restroom is lacking signage.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the retail entrance, 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the receiving area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed exposed installation in dry storage area. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the receiving area is in poor repair, observed whole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Gas 4 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Gas 4 on file is from May 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Village Gas 4?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Village Gas 4.

Has Village Gas 4's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Village Gas 4 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Gas 4 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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