Chaska

16 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920

Indian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Chaska has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Compared to other Cranston restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Environmental Complaint

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

View 6 violations

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing on the counter. 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.

3-501.13

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Grilled chicken was placed hot in the cold drawer in containers greater than four inches deep. Per PIC, food was cooked/placed into drawer 3 hours prior to inspection. Food moved to shallow pan and into walk-in cooler to properly cool.

3-501.15

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area in the basement next to single use items. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry indgredients 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: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of: 1) The hood ventilation system has an accumulation of dust. 2) The ice machine was observed with biofilm. 3) The exterior of the refrigeration units was observed with an accumulation of food debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken and lamb) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cheese and veggies) in the cold drawers. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed improperly stored: 1) Utensils in stagnant water 2) single service containers observed in dry ingredients

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The bar dishwasher is in poor repair (chlorine sanitizing solution 0 ppm). Dishwasher taken out of use and to not be used until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chaska last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chaska on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chaska compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

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

Has Chaska's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chaska 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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