Alanis Bistro

74 Rolfe Sq, Cranston, RI 02910

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2024

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Alanis Bistro is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 24, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Cranston restaurant, which scores around 88. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Canned grape leaves were only heated to 66 degrees Fahrenheit before being placed into hot holding. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. PIC stated grape leaves were put in a little over an hour ago. Grape leaves were moved to microwave to be reheated.

3-403.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: All food was 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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. More employees to get certified so a CFSM can be present at all time the establishment is prepping/cooking food.

2-101.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No allergy statement was available. Per PIC, allergy statement will be added to the menu.

2-103.11

Jun 5, 2023

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods, such as lamb and beef, were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. (Lamb and Beef was moved to the bottom shelf at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several containers of prepared foods and sauces 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

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a wire strainer basket was observed to have frayed wiring and in poor repair. Wire strainer basket was disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alanis Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alanis Bistro on file is from Jul 24, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alanis Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alanis Bistro.

How does Alanis Bistro compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Alanis Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Alanis Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Alanis Bistro have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Alanis Bistro means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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