Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
61
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after nine on the prior visit.
Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (bread rolls) with bare hands. Food was voluntarily disposed of. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
3-301.11
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils.
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was broken down and moved to the warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following was observed improperly stored: 1) Tongs hanging on the side of the cooking equipment 2) Scoop stored in stagnant water 3) Containers used as scoops All items removed and stored in proper areas.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans located near the cookline and kitchen entrance has an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
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Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple sanitizer buckets and chemical spray bottle was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Inspector observed insect light traps installed above food prep areas. Insect control devices shall be installed so that they are not located over a food prep area.
6-202.13
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Inspector observed multiple cleaned and sanitized pans with adhesive sticker residue. Food and clean equipment must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination during storage.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry food and RTE food product. 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following utensils were being stored on an unclean surface between uses: 1.ice scoop observed store on a bar mat 2.knives were stored underneath the hot hold unit. 3.honing rod was observed stored inside leg of storage rack. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the produce prep are 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.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following equipment had debris: 1.prep unit had an accumulation of food debris and soil residue 2.wheels on fryers had an accumulation of soil residue and grease. 3.fans observed with dust. Equipment must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean.
4-602.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling and ceiling vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of dust and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector observed hand washing sink at bar being used a dump sink as well as hand washing sink in kitchen was observed being used to rinse a tray. A hand washing sink must not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
6-301.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about nine previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chelos Beef Hearth/Cranston 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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