Aunties House

287 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Aunties House has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Aunties House was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from three violations the time before.

Proper hot holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Pawtucket restaurants, the typical score is 87; Aunties House is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice and soup were observed between 110-125 degrees Fahrenheit on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food was just cooked and were waiting to place food in hot hold unit until food in unit needed to be replaced. Food was reheated to over 165 DF and placed in hot hold unit at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Burrito/bowl toppings (lettuce, guac, salsa, tomatoes) were observed being held at room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food was moved from refrigerator 2 hours prior to inspection. All food was moved to refrigerator at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a consistent temperature of 41 degrees or below. Establishment is to obtain more refrigeration to be able to properly store food.

4-301.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken wings and steak was observed thawing in stagnant water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Steak and wings were observed at 35 DF and were prepped to cook at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Apr 10, 2025

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aunties House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aunties House on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Aunties House?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aunties House.

How does Aunties House compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Aunties House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Aunties House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Aunties House have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Aunties House 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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