Artisan Bites

1375 Park Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Catering
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Artisan Bites appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cooling methods used has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Artisan Bites squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Eggs, sausage and bacon was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods moved to flat sheet pans outside of refrigerator to properly cool. Per PIC, foods to now be kept into steam tables.
3-501.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of black residue. Per PIC, a maintenance service request was scheduled for 8/8/25.
4-602.13
86
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cream cheese was observed held at 70 degrees Fahrenheit on top of the flip top prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, foods were placed there an hour prior to inspection. Food moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Room temperature tomatoes were cut and placed into the flip top prep unit in a deep container. Proper cooling methods reviewed with staff at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of black residue.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The deli display case cooler was observed in poor repair (maintaining an ambient temperature of 54 degrees Fahrenheit). Refrigeration unit to not be used until it can be replaced/serviced/repaired.
4-501.11
70
Apr 17, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Artisan Bites last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Artisan Bites on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Artisan Bites?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Artisan Bites.

How does Artisan Bites compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Artisan Bites most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has Artisan Bites's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Artisan Bites have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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