Nickys Restaurant

1791 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Nickys Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

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

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 22, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Tomatoes were observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the grill prep unit. The grill prep unit was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 43-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, tomatoes were kept in the unit overnight. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.

3-501.16(A)

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock (little necks) located in (sauté prep unit) did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.

3-202.18

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. The following was observed: 1) The last date of sale was lacking on the shellstock tags. 2) The tags were not in chronological order from the last date of sale. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The grill prep unit located in the cookline area was not in good repair. The grill prep unit was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 43-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit taken out of service until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced. At the time of inspection, PIC contacted maintenance for repairs.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following was observed of non-food contact surfaces: 1) The side of the oven observed with an accumulation of food debris 2) The ice machine was observed with an accumulation of biofilm Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nickys Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nickys Restaurant on file is from Jul 22, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Nickys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

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

Has Nickys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Nickys Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nickys 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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