Local Hero
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
86
Score
Local Hero has been inspected four times since 2024. Local Hero was last inspected on Jun 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to three violations previously.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up two times.
Among Pawtucket restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(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. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
86
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Canned peas were not properly reheated before being placed into hot holding. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Peas were observed at 100 DF. Peas were reheated to 147 DF and placed back in the hot hold unit at the time of inspection.
3-403.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.
7-102.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair with a small leak in the 1st bay. The open air unit was observed in poor repair holding an ambient temperature of 45 DF at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold and ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floor under the hand sink, and behind the chest freezers has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to properly clean and sanitize effected areas to monitor new activity and is to continue to work with pest control.
6-501.114
70
Jul 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Corrective Action - Establishment is to continue to work with pest control. Establishment is to continue to clean out back room. Establishment is to continue to clean any and all dropping using proper cleaning and sanitizing methods.
6-501.111
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. Establishment employees a food safety manager, no person in registered with the RIDOH. Owner is to renew RIFSM license with RIDOH by week end.
2-102.12
86
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Canned sweet potatoes were only heated to 92 degrees Fahrenheit before being placed into hot holding. Ready to eat foods taken from a commercially processed can or intact package from a food processing plant must be heated to at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Food was placed in a stove and brought up to 171 Degrees Fahrenheit.
3-403.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-103.11
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)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. Droppings were observed behind the non food contact surfaces of the cooking line, around the floor in the kitchen, by the grease trap, in the back cook area, by the service stink, and in the back 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. Corrective Action - Establishment is to have pest control do a full evalution of premises today. Establishment is to have pest control leave a report for RIDOH. Establishment is to have pest control contact RIDOH today after inspection. Establishment is to clean and sanitize all area after the removal of any and all droppings.
6-501.111
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. Sanitizer was observed at 250 PPM
4-302.14
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
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The hood in the back cooking area was observed with an excess of grease built up and dripping onto the floor. Hood systems must be maintained.
4-204.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the drying rack have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Local Hero last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Local Hero on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Local Hero?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Local Hero.
How does Local Hero compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Local Hero most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Local Hero's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Local Hero have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Local Hero 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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