Athenas Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Athenas Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cranston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Environmental Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance and vestibule, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Dec 11, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the cookline has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
90
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medicines moved to designated areas at the time of inspection.
7-207.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The following was observed of the physical facilities: 1) The ceiling in the ware-washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. 2) The floors in the ware-washing area are constructed of exposed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored hanging on the dry storage rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The lowboy next to the front entrance of the kitchen was observed with a frayed gasket. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood ventilation system have an accumulation of dust. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of food.
4-601.11(B)
61
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC voluntarily disposed of ice.
4-602.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the all 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.
4-203.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks through establishment is lacking handwashing signage.A sign or poster is required to remind food employees to wash their hands.
6-301.14
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the back kitchen area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the front counter area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, small accumulation old rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors behind equipment throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceilings in the kitchen area is in poor repair(observed water stains). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Athenas Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Athenas Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Athenas Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Athenas Restaurant.
How does Athenas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Athenas Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Athenas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Athenas Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Athenas 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.
How often is Athenas Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Athenas Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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