Dante's Kitchen

315 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 4, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for East Greenwich sits at 88, putting Dante's Kitchen on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed with exposed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
95
Oct 22, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) Various food items were observed held at 45-47 degrees Fahrenheit. The reach-in cooler was observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit at ambient temperature. Per PIC, foods were held in the unit overnight and voluntarily disposed of. 2) single use half and half cups labeled "KEEP REFRIGERATED" were observed held at room temperature at the dining tables. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of items. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Hollandaise sauce was observed cooling in containers greater than four inches deep on the counter. Sauce moved to shallow pans to properly cool before placing in the refrigerator.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The single door reach-in refrigerator unit was observed in poor repair (maintaining ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit). The equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed with exposed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dante's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dante's Kitchen on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dante's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dante's Kitchen.

How does Dante's Kitchen compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Dante's Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Dante's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dante's Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dante's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.