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Green Acres Cafe

2131 Plainfield Pk, Johnston, RI 02919
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Green Acres Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Jul 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Johnston restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Packages of cheese) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a bag of cheese being stored on top of onions in cookline prep unit.
3-307.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors, walls, ceilings and stove vents throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue,food debris, and/or dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back kitchen and outside ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
67
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 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
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the all 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.
4-203.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a dead insects on a hanging fly glue trap.PIC removed.
6-501.112
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed towels being used to cover tortillas. PIC informed and removed towels.
3-304.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door located in the front entrance area was not in good repair. Observed cracked glass.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back outside area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Green Acres Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Green Acres Cafe on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Green Acres Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Green Acres Cafe.

How does Green Acres Cafe compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Green Acres Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Green Acres Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Green Acres Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Green Acres Cafe 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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