Patriots Diner
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Patriots Diner, the earliest from 2024. On Apr 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Sewage & waste water properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Woonsocket restaurant, which scores around 89. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was emptied from machine, ice was voluntarily disposed of. Establishment to send photo of cleaned and sanitized ice machine to DOH for approval to resume use.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items prepared in advance were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ground beef was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Beef was 36 DF, was moved to Walk in cooler.
3-501.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The non food contact surfaces of the buffalo chopper were observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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
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Jan 30, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes and marinara sauce were observed held at 115 degrees Fahrenheit at the hot hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was reheated during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution for wiping cloths observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Staff made a new solution during this inspection. Chlorine sanitizer solution corrected and observed at 50-100ppm.
7-204.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in the walk-in cooler. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
6-303.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and floors in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the back kitchen area, ceiling tiles, and some floor tiles in the kitchen area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -Floors/walls/ceilings shall be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff removed the open beverage container during this inspection.
2-401.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Patriots Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Patriots Diner on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Patriots Diner?
Across the inspection record, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Patriots Diner.
How does Patriots Diner compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?
Patriots Diner most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.
Has Patriots Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Patriots Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Patriots Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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