Rasoi
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
95
Score
Public records show four inspections at Rasoi stretching back to 2024. On Mar 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The latest visit found one violation, down from six violations the time before.
When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 was observed holding an ambient temperature of 54 DF and in poor repair. No food was being stored in unit and prep unit replacement has already been ordered. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Feb 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Prep unit was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items in unit were observed held at 45 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food items were stocked in prep unit 2 hours prior to inspection. Food items were moved to blast chiller to cool at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS food in the bottom of the prep unit until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings in the storage room and under equipment in the kitchen using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize to monitor new activity. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control as frequently as needed and have a pest control report for the next inspection.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket for prep unit #1 was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Inside of prep units -2 door slider shelves -Walk-in fans Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held between 43-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, prep unit was stocked from the walk-in cooler 2.5 hours prior to inspection. All food items were moved to the walk-in cooler or put in the blast chiller at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS food items in prep unit #1, unit it can hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings in the storage room and under equipment in the kitchen using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize to monitor new activity. Establishment is to increase pest control as frequently as needed and have a pest control report for the next inspection.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 gasket was observed in poor repair. 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 cook line 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Inside of prep units -2 door slider shelves -Walk-in fans Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
58
Jan 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals (bug killer) was stored over the 3 bay sink. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Corrective Action - Establishment is to thoroughly clean under all equipment, and all floor to eliminate the presence of droppings. Establishment is to continue weekly pest control.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the bar was blocked by strainer. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit 2. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rasoi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rasoi on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rasoi?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rasoi.
How does Rasoi compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Rasoi most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Rasoi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rasoi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rasoi 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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