Lancellottas

1113 Charles Street, North Providence, RI 02904

Italian

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Lancellottas has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Lancellottas' latest score is in line with the North Providence average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (plates) were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in basement storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Mar 7, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed commercially prepared ROP lobster thawing with its packaging still intact. PIC cut into package during inspection.

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 area.

4-302.13

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)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various food product 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

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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and storage shelves in basement have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.PIC informed to clean and sanitize.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lancellottas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lancellottas on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lancellottas?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lancellottas.

How does Lancellottas compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Lancellottas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Providence average of 81.

Has Lancellottas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lancellottas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lancellottas 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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