Il Fornello

16 Josephine St, North Providence, RI 02904

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 20, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Il Fornello. On Mar 20, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 20, 2024, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after 12 on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among North Providence restaurants, the typical score is 81; Il Fornello is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 20, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (fish) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (pasta) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Pasta was observed held at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved to ice bath.

3-501.16(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods in the walk-in cooler 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

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall (ledge) in the ware washing area has exposed wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sauce was observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed beverage tubing to be in direct contact with stored ice used for drinks. Beverage tubing installed in contact with ice may result in condensate and drippage contaminating the ice. PIC disposed of ice.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed an accumulation of frost buildup in the following areas: 1. Freezer (1 door upstairs) 2. Freezer (1 door downstairs)

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the soda gun have an accumulation of black and brown residue.

4-602.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Il Fornello last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Il Fornello on file is from Mar 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Il Fornello?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Fornello.

How does Il Fornello compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Il Fornello most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Il Fornello's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Il Fornello have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about 12 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Il Fornello 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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