Chicanos

82 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Chicanos stretching back to 2024. On Jan 7, 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 produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been approved thawing methods used, showing up two times.

Chicanos's latest score of 74 falls below the Cranston average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cake packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a large cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP seafood was observed thawing with package in tact. PIC disposed of seafood. Seafood was observed at 41 degrees.
3-501.13
74
Oct 8, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice was observed held at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Rice was reheated. Unit was observed turned off. Unit turned back on.
3-501.16(A)
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food with bare hands. 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. Food was disposed of.
3-301.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP Fish (Imitation Crab) labeled keep frozen was observed thawing in reach-in with package in tact. Proper thawing procedures reviewed with PIC. Crab was still frozen. Removed from package
3-501.13
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be hot held if in stagnant water. Utensils were relocated. -Knife was observed stored between prep units. Knife was removed and placed in 3-bay. -Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
61
Jun 7, 2024
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room (in the back storage area) is not self-closing.
6-501.19
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chicanos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chicanos on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chicanos?

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

How does Chicanos compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Chicanos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Chicanos's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Chicanos have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chicanos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Chicanos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chicanos is inspected around three times per year on average.