Pawtucket Falls
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Pawtucket Falls has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
Pawtucket Falls' latest score of 74 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Corrective Action- All utensils, equipment placed in machine were brought to 3 bay for sanitizing. Establishment is to have dishmachine serviced. Establishment is to continue to use three bay for sanitizing until dishmachine is reaching sanitizing tempature.
4-501.112
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the entrance to the kitchen, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the four door cooler. Gaskets 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The pan storage shelf located under the hot hold unit is in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
74
Dec 5, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the sink by the dishwasher is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2 door reach in was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was observed at temperatures between 44-49 DF in unit. Per PIC, milk had been in unit overnight, and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. 2 door reach in was corrected and observed holding an ambient temperature of 40DF at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the sink by the dishwasher is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. Maintenace was working on the pre-flush spray hose at the time of inspection.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener, and slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and slicer were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the hand-sink in the prep area. 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 remove wood or cover wood using smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in fan guards, inside of the 4 door reach in, ice machine, and dry storage area 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket located on the second floor was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
58
Nov 20, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-204.115
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The white cutting board in the kitchen was observed in poor condition. 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the two door refrigerator in the kitchen. Door gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The handle on the four door unit located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk in freezer refrigeration unit is draining into a container and freezing on the wall. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pawtucket Falls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pawtucket Falls on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pawtucket Falls?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pawtucket Falls.
How does Pawtucket Falls compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket Falls most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Pawtucket Falls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pawtucket Falls have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pawtucket Falls means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Pawtucket Falls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pawtucket Falls is inspected around two times per year on average.
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