Perellas Ristorante

311 Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI 02885

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found four violations, down from six violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is required records available, which has been cited one time.

Perellas Ristorante's latest score of 74 falls below the Warren average of 90. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in the walk in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-202.18

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Deli meats observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Owner/operator has passed an approved food safety management course and will register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 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

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Unapproved special processes (vacuum packing, jarring, and curing). -Establishment will remove vacuum packed device and curing machine from premisis

2-103.11

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. Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener and slicer during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged TCS food items (vacuum sealing,, jarring, and curing) observed in the establishment. -Establishment is not approved for this process. -Establishment shall submit plans to RIDOH Center for Food Protection to do ROP specialized process. -Plan MUST be approved by RIDOH Center for Food Protection. -All vacuum sealed food items (deli meats, meats) and jarring food items (peppers and mushrooms) were voluntarily disposed of by staff. -Vacuum sealer shall be removed from facility.

3-502.11

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: Establishment did not receive a variance from RIDOH Center for Food Protection for the specialized processes (vacuum packing, jarring, and curing).

8-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The door to the ice machine located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Door is no longer attached to the ice machine. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perellas Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perellas Ristorante on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perellas Ristorante?

Across the inspection record, required records available has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Perellas Ristorante.

How does Perellas Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Perellas Ristorante most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has Perellas Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Perellas Ristorante have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Perellas Ristorante means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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