Cranston Diner
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Cranston Diner appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2025. Cranston Diner was last inspected on Dec 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The latest visit found three violations, down from eight violations the time before.
When inspectors have written things up, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Cranston Diner's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: Inspector observed an air break at the food prep sink and ice machine where an air gap is needed at both.
5-402.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The dishwashing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
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(A)
74
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items were observed past the 7 day date marking. PIC discarded items.
3-501.18
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine (direct connection) and food prep sink (air break) are lacking an air gap.
5-402.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and dishwasher.
4-302.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC replenished soap.
6-301.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The dishwashing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, food chopper, and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized can opener and chopper. PIC took deli slicer out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC added the dates.
3-501.17
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
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(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry and liquid ingredients 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC relocated items.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed staff drying dishes with a cloth rag. Staff rewashed/sanitized dishes.
4-901.11
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet rooms were observed propped open. PIC closed doors.
6-501.19
32
Sep 3, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation and ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the (kitchen and back kitchen area) do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
82
Sep 2, 2025
Opening
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink is lacking a faucet head to adequately fill all 3 compartments.A spray hose is attached. PIC informed.
5-205.15
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation and ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the (kitchen ) do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cranston Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cranston Diner on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cranston Diner?
Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cranston Diner.
How does Cranston Diner compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Cranston Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Cranston Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cranston Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cranston Diner 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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