Cayenne Sushi

1450 Atwood Avenue No 11, Johnston, RI 02919

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

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

Cayenne Sushi's latest score of 74 falls below the Johnston average of 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed ROP salmon and tilapia thawing with package still intact. Fish that was observed in temperature was taken out of package to finish thawing process. Fish that was tempted at 42DF was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (blender base ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or small accumulation of rodent droppings The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back restroom area ), 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: (Walk in Freezer ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Observed an accumulation of ice buildup.

4-501.11

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed ROP fish thawing in walk-in with package intact. PIC informed, cut package open during inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (meat grinder) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC disassembled for cleaning and sanitizing.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor and walls in the dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. Inspector observed an accumulation of debris in floor drains. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.18

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the dry storage area are in poor repair. Inspector observed a hole in rear corner wall and at the threshold to the area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cayenne Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cayenne Sushi on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cayenne Sushi?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cayenne Sushi.

How does Cayenne Sushi compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Cayenne Sushi most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Cayenne Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cayenne Sushi have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cayenne Sushi 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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