Miss Lorraine Diner
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Miss Lorraine Diner has three inspections in the public record. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, four this time.
The city-wide average sits at 87, which Miss Lorraine Diner's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the three bay.
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door low boy on the cooking line. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine and slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was emptied at the time of inspection. Ice machine and slicer are not to be used until they are cleaned and sanitized. Establishment is to send picture of ice machine to inspector once it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. The containers were labeled at the time of inspection.
7-102.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair. -Refrigerator door gaskets at the bar -Hot water knob at the kitchen hand sink -The faucet at the 3-bay sink Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators at the bar have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the flat top grills. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Establishment is to change the wooden cutting blocks with nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink behind the breakfast bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) 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)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Produce and eggs were observed stored on the floor in the walk in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing beard restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrective Action - Establishment is to obtain beard restraints for employees to wear.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the flat top grills. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Establishment is to change the wooden cutting blocks with nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The Faucets on the hand sink in the kitchen are in poor repair. Establishment must fix the faucets. Establishment must provide RIDOH with proof of correction.
6-501.11
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miss Lorraine Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miss Lorraine Diner on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Miss Lorraine Diner compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Miss Lorraine Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Miss Lorraine Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miss Lorraine Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Miss Lorraine Diner 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 Miss Lorraine Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miss Lorraine Diner is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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