Marchettis Restaurant

1463 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Marchettis Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Marchettis Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cranston restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors behind the bar, the booth along the wall, and under the shelving in the basement were observed with old rodent droppings. The physical facilities must be cleaned as often as necessary.

6-501.12

Aug 26, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (pork) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Employee relocated product. Proper storage guidance provided.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Chemical bottle was changed and machine was primed.

4-501.114

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

Inspector notes: Garlic was observed held at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Garlic was reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP mussels were observed thawing with package in tact. Food was temped above 38 degrees. Food was voluntarily disposed of. Proper thawing procedures reviewed with PIC.

3-501.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests 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 to increase pest control to 1x weekly.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the downstairs office area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Area to be cleaned.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the basement prep area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. PIC stated ice machines will be cleaned and sanitized by end of day.

4-602.13

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as scrod and scallops) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as stuffed mushrooms and lasagna) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Items moved to proper locations.

3-302.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged lobster was observed to be thawing with the package intact. Lobster observed at 29 degrees Fahrenheit and removed from packages to properly thaw.

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marchettis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marchettis Restaurant on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marchettis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marchettis Restaurant.

How does Marchettis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Marchettis Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Marchettis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marchettis Restaurant 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 Marchettis Restaurant 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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