Liberty Lunch

732 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Liberty Lunch has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to two.

When inspectors have written things up, warewashing facilities has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 major violations.

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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. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.

4-302.13

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, meatloaf was placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Per PIC, meatloaf was cooked 4 hours ago and was observed at 47 DF. Meatloaf was placed on a sheet pan and put into the freezer to finish cooling.

3-501.15

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

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

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken and American chop suey, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, both foods were made yesterday and were observed at 46 DF. Foods were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by various items. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

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. Slicer is not to be used until it is cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, potatoes were placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Potatoes were moved to sheet pans at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

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

4-302.13

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

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.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by equipment. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

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 Liberty Lunch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Liberty Lunch on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Liberty Lunch?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Liberty Lunch.

How does Liberty Lunch compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Liberty Lunch most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Liberty Lunch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Liberty Lunch have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Liberty Lunch 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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