Vindu

356 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864

Indian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Vindu, the earliest from 2025. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “certified food protection manager” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Cumberland sits at 88, putting Vindu on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. No person trained in food safety is registered with the RIDOH as a certified food safety manager.

2-102.12(A)

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the three bay.

4-302.14

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen by the dishwashing area was blocked by pans. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items prepared in establishment were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink on the cooking line area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

3-304.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knife was observed stored on an unclean surface (between prep unit) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are 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

Jul 28, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit doors located on the cooking line are not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit on the cooking line. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition. The handle on the top opening door on the prep unit was observed missing a handle. Equipment must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 21, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Walk in fridge was shut down for repair to floor. Establishment is fix floor and turn walk in fridge back on.

3-501.16(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vindu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vindu on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vindu?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vindu.

How does Vindu compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Vindu most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Vindu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vindu have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vindu 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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