Len's Hot Dog Haven

9 Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI 02860

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Len's Hot Dog Haven stretching back to 2023. Len's Hot Dog Haven was last inspected on Jul 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus one before.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so Len's Hot Dog Haven trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw haddock and clams were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Haddock and clams were moved to the freezer to cool at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies on the ice cream side is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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. Establishment is to work with pest control to eliminate small flies.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors behind refrigeration units have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

May 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the fish prep unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The the grates on the hood system were observed with an excess of food and other debris, hood systems must be maintained.

4-204.11

Jul 11, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 7, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The prep unit on the hot dog side was observed held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Misc - food items were observed held at 55 Degrees. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food items were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is not to use unit until repair is made.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the fish prep unit and the 2 dr trrue. were observed in poor repair. The handle on the three door slide was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Len's Hot Dog Haven last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Len's Hot Dog Haven on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Len's Hot Dog Haven?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Len's Hot Dog Haven.

How does Len's Hot Dog Haven compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Len's Hot Dog Haven most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Len's Hot Dog Haven's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Len's Hot Dog Haven have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Len's Hot Dog Haven 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 Len's Hot Dog Haven inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Len's Hot Dog Haven is inspected around two times per year on average.

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