Big Cheese & Pub Inc the

606 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Pizza

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Big Cheese & Pub Inc the has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to six.

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

By comparison, the average Cranston facility scores 88, putting Big Cheese & Pub Inc the on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and mixer attachment) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Utensils were moved to warewashing to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Calzones and pasta were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered. Foods moved to shallow sheet pans to properly cool.

3-501.15

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) Knife in between prep until and prep table 2) Utensil in stagnant water 3) Ice scoop on unclean surface Utensils were relocated at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board in the of the prep unit is 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following was observed of non-food contact surfaces: 1) An accumulation of food debris was observed above the mixer attachment of the mixer 2) The guard of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of black residue

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the basement and bar area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Improper handwashing procedure

Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands in between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils.

2-301.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta soup was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Per staff, food was placed in the refrigerator under 2 hours prior to inspection. All soup moved to shallow pans and into the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

3-501.15

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-204.115

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The floor of the walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair (metal sheets tenting/loose). 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Cheese & Pub Inc the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Cheese & Pub Inc the on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Cheese & Pub Inc the?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Cheese & Pub Inc the.

How does Big Cheese & Pub Inc the compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Big Cheese & Pub Inc the most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Big Cheese & Pub Inc the's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Big Cheese & Pub Inc the have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Cheese & Pub Inc the 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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