Dangelo
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
100
Score
Dangelo appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On May 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited three times.
Dangelo's latest score of 100 sits above the North Kingstown average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue with current pest control program.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 45-61 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge food had been in the walk-in cooler for more than 4 hours. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-501.16(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: The lactic acid sanitizer (Sink & Surface Cleaner) was observed in excess of 1875 ppm during time of inspection. Sink & Surface dispenser must not be used until it is repaired. Per person in charge, a bleach water sanitizer will be used until it is repaired.
7-204.11
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A scrub brush was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and front area were lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer and tomato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (lobster) was observed thawed with the package intact. ROP seafood must be completely removed from the package when thawing. ROP lobster was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. ROP lobster was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-501.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Per person in charge, pest control has been servicing the establishment every two weeks. Establishment must clean up all rodent droppings and continue with pest control service until it is controlled.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair. The ambient air temperature was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Establishment must not use walk-in cooler until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Walk-in cooler must be repaired/adjusted/replaced.
4-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Onions were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
33
Mar 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in front of the walk-in freezer area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per person in charge, repairs are scheduled to be fixed.
6-501.11
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sink & Surface sanitizing solution was in excess of 700 parts per million (ppm). A Sink & Surface sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Sanitizer dispenser must be fixed/adjusted.
7-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the grill cold-hold unit #2. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for less than 2 hours. All food was relocated to another refrigeration unit. Cold hold unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Cold hold unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-56 degrees Fahrenheit in the grill cold-hold unit #1. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for less than 2 hours. All food was relocated to another refrigeration unit. Cold hold unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Cold hold unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in front of the walk-in freezer area is in poor repair. Tiles are coming off and cracked. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dangelo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dangelo on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dangelo?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dangelo.
How does Dangelo compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?
Dangelo most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Kingstown average of 88.
Has Dangelo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dangelo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dangelo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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