Antonios Restaurant

1710 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Antonios Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 18, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Antonios Restaurant since Apr 18, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 11 violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “required records available” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Antonios Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Cranston average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 18, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of sale were lacking.

3-203.12

Apr 4, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm) in the sanitizer bucket. A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Staff were informed of proper sanitization mixture procedures at the time of inspection.

7-204.11

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

Inspector notes: Eggplant parm, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of items at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock little necks located in the walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.

3-202.18

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. The following was observed: 1) Shellstock tags not maintained for 90 days in chronological order 2) Last date of sale not included on tag

3-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were broken down and moved to the ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ice was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Test strips were ordered at the time of inspection.

4-302.14

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Eggplant parm and pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Food was moved to sheet pans to properly cool at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The following utensils were observed improperly stored: 1) Ice scoop on an unclean surface (on top of box) 2) Utensils stored in stagnant water - Items relocated to properly areas at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection 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: The following was observed in poor repair: 1) The plastic of the grip of the slicer observed to be frayed/chipping 2) Spatulas observed with chips 3) Handle of whisks observed to be melted - Utensils were disposed of at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antonios Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antonios Restaurant on file is from Apr 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antonios Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “required records available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Antonios Restaurant.

How does Antonios Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Antonios Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has Antonios Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Antonios Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antonios Restaurant 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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