Mcaloons

596 Cork Neck Rd Block, Island, RI 02807

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Mcaloons has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The latest visit found one violation, down from four violations the time before.

Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Island sits at 88, putting Mcaloons on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. Surfaces must be washed and sanitized.

4-602.13

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Marinara and French onion soup, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods and procedures reviewed with person in charge at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Various food items in the walk-in cooler were observed held at 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, all items were stored in the walk-in cooler overnight. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair (ambient temperature at 47 degrees Fahrenheit). Unit to not be used until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chili was observed with mold in the refrigeration unit. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

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. Establishment to use dishwasher for washing ONLY. All equipment and utensils to be sanitized in the 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chorline sanitizing solution for the dishwasher and the quaternary ammonium test strips for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: 1) The freezer door in the kitchen was observed with duct tape 2) The flip top prep unit top door was observed to not be properly connected 3) The metal sheets in the walk-in cooler observed to be lifting

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The flip top prep unit next to the reach-in cooler was observed with water pooling at the bottom.

5-403.12

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and 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. At the time of inspection, a new bucket of Chlorine Sanitizing Solution was replaced and was observed testing properly at 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment immediately upon removal from the freezer. (Lobster was observed held above 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Product was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.)

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mcaloons last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mcaloons on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mcaloons?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mcaloons.

How does Mcaloons compare to other restaurants in Island?

Mcaloons most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Island average of 88.

Has Mcaloons's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mcaloons 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 Mcaloons means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mcaloons inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mcaloons is inspected around two times per year on average.

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