Persephones Petite

18 Old Town Road Block, Island, RI 02807

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Persephones Petite four times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, thermometers provided & accurate is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Island restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 15, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the mini refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit. Temperature gauge of prep unit lowered at time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, all items were placed in the unit 1 hour prior to inspection. Foods moved to different refrigeration/freezers to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Lox is served raw. 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.

3-603.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

4-203.12

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, an allergen statement was observed to be lacking on the menus or at the point of sale. Employee added an allergen statement at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The front porch food service/display area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. PIC is to have a hand sink installed in the front porch food service area. PIC is to contact plumber same day for installation of hand sink. PIC to contact inspector with plan for hand sink installation on 7/25/24. Proof of installation of the hand sink is to be sent to inspector.

5-204.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, reduced oxygen packaged fish (Salmon) was observed to be thawing in refrigeration in its intact packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. ROP Salmon was sliced open at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop was moved to protected location at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Jul 11, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Persephones Petite last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Persephones Petite on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Persephones Petite?

Across the inspection record, thermometers provided & accurate has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Persephones Petite.

How does Persephones Petite compare to other restaurants in Island?

Persephones Petite most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Island average of 88.

Has Persephones Petite's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Persephones Petite have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Persephones Petite 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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