English Muffin

1989 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI 02919

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for English Muffin. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from five violations up to six.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Johnston restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: (Corn beef hash) was observed held at (103 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC reheated to 165 or above

3-501.16(A)

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives was observed being stored btw the prep unit and hot hold station.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

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. Service call was made during the inspection.

4-501.112

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (quaternary) sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sink).

4-302.14

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Several refrigeration units located in the kitchen and basement area was not in good repair. Door handles were damage and wrapped in tape and/or missing handle.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was English Muffin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at English Muffin on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at English Muffin?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at English Muffin.

How does English Muffin compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

English Muffin most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has English Muffin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at English Muffin have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at English Muffin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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