Cantinho Bar and Grille

82 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Bar / Pub
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Cantinho Bar and Grille is still short, with only two visits logged. Cantinho Bar and Grille was last inspected on Jun 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Pawtucket restaurants, the typical score is 87; Cantinho Bar and Grille is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Jun 9, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cachupa, Mos de vaca, and soup which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food items were observed between 48-55 DF and were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and walk-in fan guards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantinho Bar and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantinho Bar and Grille on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantinho Bar and Grille?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cantinho Bar and Grille.

How does Cantinho Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Cantinho Bar and Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Cantinho Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cantinho Bar and Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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