Sparkys Restaurant

548 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Sparkys Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Among Central Falls restaurants, the typical score is 82; Sparkys Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by empty bottles. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
90
Oct 15, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shelled eggs) were observed stored above vegetables (such as potatoes) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The screen door to the outside, located in the (back), 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: Kitchen hood fan in back preparation area in poor repair per PIC. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sparkys Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sparkys Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sparkys Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sparkys Restaurant.

How does Sparkys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Sparkys Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Sparkys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sparkys Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sparkys Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.