Savinis Restaurant

476 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Savinis Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.

“Sewage & waste water properly disposed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Savinis Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Woonsocket average of 89. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish oysters, little necks located in the walk in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain with the Molluscan Shellstock until the container is empty.

3-203.12

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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the back receiving entrance, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the upstairs dishwasher have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. NFCS must be maintained.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The discharge from the soda gun at the small bar is draining into the three bay at the bar. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Areas of the floor in the kitchen, and behind the large bar were observed with broken tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Dec 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Marinara Sauce, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Sauce was observed at 85 DF. Sauce was prepared night before. Sauce was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Upstairs reach in was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Whipped dessert 48 DF in unit was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, can opener, deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice Disposed of

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of Chef, Marinara Sauce was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.15

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.

4-302.14

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The ice machine 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.

5-403.12

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 behind the bar area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 12, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Savinis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Savinis Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Savinis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Savinis Restaurant.

How does Savinis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?

Savinis Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

Has Savinis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Savinis Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Savinis Restaurant 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 Savinis Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Savinis Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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