Harriets Kitchen

350 Atwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harriets Kitchen four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from four violations the time before.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Harriets Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sausage 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. Inspector determined sausage was made within the hour, staff re-heated food at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A pitcher was observed held at the hand sink in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler had biofilm 2) The shelves in the walk-in cooler had biofilm

4-602.13

Jun 28, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below in the walk-in refrigerator due to the cooling of potatoes. Walk-in cooler ambient observed at 49 degrees Fahrenheit due to volume of hot foods in a cooling process. Items removed from refrigeration to other refrigeration/ice bath to properly cool.

4-301.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Soup was placed hot placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Person in charge moved items to a shallow pan/ice bath to properly cool.

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon was observed in the walk-in cooler at 41 degrees Fahrenheit with the package intact. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food items.

3-501.13

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-204.115

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A pitcher was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation biofilm.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harriets Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harriets Kitchen on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harriets Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harriets Kitchen.

How does Harriets Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Harriets Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Harriets Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harriets Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harriets Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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