Dee's Deli

1296 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Dee's Deli has been inspected four times since 2024. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus one before.

The pattern that stands out is proper hot holding temperatures, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cranston restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stuffing was observed held at 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was observed double panned in the steam table. Per PIC, food was placed in the unit an hour prior to inspection. Food reheated to above 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. The following was observed: 1) Meatballs were placed hot in a bowl deeper than 4 inches and covered on the counter 2) Fried eggplant was observed cooling in a pan and covered on the counter Proper cooling methods reviewed with person in charge. Cooling methods guide left on site for staff.

3-501.15

Feb 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as leafy greens) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. The chicken was observed being held in a double pan. Staff notified to keep chicken in the single hotel pan in the hot holding unit to maintain proper temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was reheated to over 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener moved to ware-washing area at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No person in charge that has a food safety certificate was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket of the prep unit near the hot holding unit was observed with a frayed gasket. The door of the prep unit observed to be loose fitting.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grease trap have an accumulation of grease.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dee's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dee's Deli on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dee's Deli?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dee's Deli.

How does Dee's Deli compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Dee's Deli most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Dee's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dee's Deli have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Dee's Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dee's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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