Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli

2708 S County Trail, East Greenwich, RI 02818

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper hot holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average East Greenwich facility scores 88, putting Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 115-120 degrees Fahrenheit in the steam table. Food was reheated to above 165 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler was observed with dust 2) Above the mixer attachment and the shield was observed with food debris 3) The guard of the ice machine was observed with biofilm

4-601.11(B)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge scheduled a maintenance request at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meatballs, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 100 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Food was reheated to above 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-403.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Steak served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Instructions for consumer advisory give to person in charge at the time of inspection.

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of black residue. The ice machine shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of ice.

4-601.11(B)

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Recently Sliced Calzone was observed held at 106 degrees Fahrenheit Hot Holding Prepared Foods Case. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sliced Calzone was reheated to 176 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer Spray Bottle solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Spray Bottle Chemical Sanitizer was remixed/corrected to 50-100ppm at the time of inspection.

7-204.11

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. Chlorine Sanitizer container was switched with a new container at the time of inspection. Chlorine Sanitizer retested and observed at 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli.

How does Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli 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 Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Natales Italian Marketplace and Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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