Eleanor Slater Hospital

111 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Eleanor Slater Hospital, the earliest from 2023. On Jul 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Cranston sits at 88, putting Eleanor Slater Hospital on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The vegetable sink, located at the Adolf Meyer kitchen needs an air gap. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available on the mobile unit.

5-103.11

May 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the smaller stand mixer had an accumulation of food debris.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) The mixer bowl of stand mixer was observed to be in poor repair (dents). 2) Strainers were observed to be in poor repair (frayed edges). PIC disposed of equipment at the time of inspection. All equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A sanitizer spray bottle was stored on the side of the sink in the food prep area. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above/next to food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. Chemicals moved to proper storage area.

7-201.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The spikes and sides of the metal grip of the slicer was observed to be worn down/scratched. The food contact equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Glue traps were observed with an accumulation of dead roaches in the ware-washing and dry storage area. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

6-501.112

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black.

4-501.112

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed not in good repair: 1.knife was chipped at top of blade. 2.several metal whisks were broken and missing pieces. 3.a floor grate in the kitchen were broken.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following physical facilities were is in poor repair: 1.coving was missing and/or not intact with wall and floor junctures in the walk in cooler. 2.door handles to walk in cooler was loose. 3.cracked floor tiles in walk in cooler. 4.missing light bulbs over stoves. 5.hole in wall near 3 bay sink area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the back storage area was observed with broken glass. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eleanor Slater Hospital last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eleanor Slater Hospital on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eleanor Slater Hospital?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eleanor Slater Hospital.

How does Eleanor Slater Hospital compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Eleanor Slater Hospital most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Eleanor Slater Hospital's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Eleanor Slater Hospital have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Eleanor Slater Hospital 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 Eleanor Slater Hospital inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Eleanor Slater Hospital is inspected around three times per year on average.

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