Francescas Restaurant

526 Pawtucket Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Francescas Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the two found previously.

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Francescas Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (Shrimp) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (berries) in the two door reach in freezer. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.
4-302.14
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door reach in. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of base of the mechanical dishwasher. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
67
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen/prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
95
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
33
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Certified food protection manager
2
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Francescas Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Francescas Restaurant on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Francescas Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Francescas Restaurant.

How does Francescas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Francescas Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Francescas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Francescas Restaurant 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 Francescas Restaurant 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 Francescas Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Francescas Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.