Bettys Pub

31 Gansett Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

Chinese

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Bettys Pub's latest score of 67 falls below the Cranston average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as egg rolls) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken and ribs were placed hot in containers greater than four inches deep and covered. Per PIC, foods were cooked under an hour prior to inspection. Cooling methods reviewed with PIC and foods moved to shallow pans to properly cool.

3-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the all the refrigeration units (interior: metal shelves, bottom of shelves) have an accumulation of food residue.

4-601.11(B)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen (near dry storage shelf), 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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed utensils from water.

3-304.12

Sep 7, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (pork)were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (broccoli) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following non food contact surfaces has an accumulation of debris: 1.2 door refrigerator, prep unit, and 1 door freezers (inside and outside)observed with food residue and debris. 2.toaster oven has accumulation of food and soil residue 3.shelves in bar area dust, dirt, and small accumulation rodent droppings(PIC informed to wash and sanitize glasses and shelving). 4.dry food storage bins observed with food debris and soil residue. Equipment must cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

4-601.11(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry foods are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry foods. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Equipment not durable or properly constructed

Inspector notes: The dry storage bins were not constructed of food grade material. Equipment and utensils must be designed and constructed to be durable.

4-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bettys Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bettys Pub on file is from Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bettys Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bettys Pub.

How does Bettys Pub compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Bettys Pub most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Bettys Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bettys Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bettys Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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