Adonai Restaurant

528 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Adonai Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. Adonai Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 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 chicken, and ham in the 2 door lowboy. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Eggs were relocated at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beans, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Beans were observed at 50 DF at the time of inspection and were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Dishes and utensils were removed from sink at the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an accumulation of grease build up. Hood system must be maintained.

4-204.11

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The low boy refrigeration unit was observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Corrective Action - Eggs were voluntarily disposed of, other food items were moved a short period before (produce) to unit from working unit in basement. Items were moved to working unit.

3-501.16(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the hot hold area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: There was no employee present with food safety training at time of inspection, an 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.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the low boy in the kitchen. Door gaskets must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Nov 3, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2 door low boy in the kitchen.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adonai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adonai Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adonai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Adonai Restaurant.

How does Adonai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Adonai Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Adonai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Adonai Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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