Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen

1606 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920
Pizza
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: May 23, 2023
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen since May 23, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to one.

Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The pizza prep unit observed holding an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit has been serviced and is pending new parts.
4-501.11
95
May 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage, steak and other food items were observed held at 46-47 degrees Fahrenheit in a prep unit maintaining an ambient temperature of 44-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items placed in the units under 4 hours prior to visit were moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool. Items that were held in the units were voluntarily disposed of by PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Containers of chicken soup packaged in the food establishment are lacking the list of ingredients on the labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
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 warewashing area.
4-204.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The pizza prep unit was observed holding an ambient temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) The sandwich prep unit was observed holding an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. - Units taken out of service until they can be serviced/repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen on file is from May 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen.

How does Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lou Umbertos Italian Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.