Revolution American Bistro
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
70
Score
Public records show four inspections at Revolution American Bistro stretching back to 2024. On Sep 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around four violations found each time.
Looking across the full record, sewage & waste water properly disposed is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Revolution American Bistro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the liquor storage area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.11
70
Apr 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Various prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in liquor storage has an accumulation rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Mar 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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.
6-501.111
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: A dead rodent was observed in the basement.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Various prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in various locations in the facility have an accumulation rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 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
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food debris and rodent droppings. Food contact surfaces of the prep tables in the basement were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. Food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine was turned off. Ice was disposed of. PIC and staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the food contact surfaces at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a large accumulation of droppings throughout the establishment. 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.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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: Various prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings. Shelving to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall in the mop sink area is in poor repair (hole in wall.) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety registered with RIDOH. Per PIC, application will be submitted.
2-102.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Revolution American Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Revolution American Bistro on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Revolution American Bistro?
Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Revolution American Bistro.
How does Revolution American Bistro compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Revolution American Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Revolution American Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Revolution American Bistro have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Revolution American Bistro 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 Revolution American Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Revolution American Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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