Dear Hearts Ice Cream

2218 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Dear Hearts Ice Cream has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 2, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to five between inspections.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Cranston facility scores 88, putting Dear Hearts Ice Cream on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly

Inspector notes: Rodenticide blocks were observed placed outside of a tamper proof box. Rodenticide shall be placed by a professional company. Rodenticide to be disposed of.

7-206.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. 3-bay guidance provided.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: A small accumulation of droppings was observed behind the chest freezer in the back storage area. Area to be cleaned.

6-501.12

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204-112

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-202.14

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Under the counter top next to the prep unit was observed with an accumulation of food debris. Area to be cleaned.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located next to food storage is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the main counter and underneath the reach-in had an accumulation of food debris. Underneath the reach-in had an accumulation of rodent droppings. Areas to be cleaned.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back storage/reach-in area was observed with a hole. Hole to be sealed.

6-501.11

Aug 15, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

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.

6-201.11

Aug 3, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage area and cabinets under 3 bay sink. 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.

6-501.111

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dead rodents and multiple rodent burrows outside refuse area. 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.PIC informed to remove dead pests from premises.

6-501.112

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside refuse area was observed with an accumulation litter, trash, dead rodents, and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. More trash receptables are needed.

5-501.115

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue food debris, and rodent droppings .The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dear Hearts Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dear Hearts Ice Cream on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dear Hearts Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dear Hearts Ice Cream.

How does Dear Hearts Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Dear Hearts Ice Cream most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Dear Hearts Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dear Hearts Ice Cream have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dear Hearts Ice Cream 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 Dear Hearts Ice Cream inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dear Hearts Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.

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