Greg's Breakfast Restaurant

877 Dyer Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Greg's Breakfast Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

Looking across the full record, food-contact surfaces is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

By comparison, the average Cranston facility scores 88, putting Greg's Breakfast Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. New sanitizer bucket was switched over, sanitizer was primed and observed that no chemical was coming from tube in dish machine. Unit can be used to RINSE ONLY. All dishes/utensils must be SANITIZED in 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. All chemical bottles must be marked with chemical name.

7-102.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine turned off and to be cleaned and sanitized by end of day.

4-602.13

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods were 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

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

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

Inspector notes: -Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. -Knives were observed stored in between prep units. Utensils were relocated to be washed rinsed and sanitized.

3-304.12

Sep 20, 2023

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Sep 15, 2023

Opening

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the several 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit located in the kitchen area was not in good repair(inadequate ambient temperatures)

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on grass. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of a shelf holding up dishwasher in the kitchen area. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greg's Breakfast Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greg's Breakfast Restaurant on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greg's Breakfast Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Greg's Breakfast Restaurant.

How does Greg's Breakfast Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Greg's Breakfast Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Greg's Breakfast Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Greg's Breakfast Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Greg's Breakfast 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 Greg's Breakfast Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Greg's Breakfast Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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