Spumonis Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2023, Spumonis Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after six on the prior visit.
The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so Spumonis Restaurant trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as veal cutlets) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as marinated tomatoes and pickles) in the 2-door reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the following units: the 1-door dessert fridge, 2-door reach-in #2, the 3-door reach-in, cookline prep unit #2, and 2-door reach-in #3. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, and hood system have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout in the salad prep/dessert area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as shrimp were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as chicken and lobster in the 3 door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP lobster was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. ROP lobster was observed at 30 DF and taken out of ROP packaging at the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets for the dessert 1 door reach-in, 3 door reach-in, and walk-in freezer was in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, and hood system have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink on the cooking line was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli Meat and sliced cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No person on site had required food safety manager training. A on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. On the 2 door line cooler, and Sandwich prep unit. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. Handles on the bar fridge were observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. All surfaces of food equipment must be maintained.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The grout between the tiles located on the back side of the cooking line are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
67
May 22, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hose to the grease trap is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. CA - Spoke with PIC parts are on order to repair grease trap. Establishment to send RIDOH photo of fixed grease trap.
6-501.11
95
May 9, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 15 minor violations. 16 corrected on site.
View 27 violations
Food received at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A fish delivery was observed received at 48 degrees f (scrod, steamers, little necks). Establishment moved items to separate location. Items will be returned
3-202.11
Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ready to eat dressing was observed with a scoop with out a handle submerged inside of it. Scoops must have a handle to avoid contamination of food products.
3-304.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (veal) were observed stored with ready-to-eat foods in the prep unit refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Produce and ground beef were observed stored on the floor in the walk in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Marsala sauce was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Pack Fish was observed thawing with out a hole in the package. Fish was in temperature. Fish in ROP must have air reintroduction in the thawing process.
3-501.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking from refrigeration unit(s). 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The 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.
6-501.111
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Misc. Items, Calamai, mashed potatoes, fish was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Time and date of last used were lacking.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives, buffalo slicer, tomato slicer, coffee cups, dishes and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items, were cleaned and sanitized. Ice was removed from machine and disposed of. Establishment to clean ice machine and provide evidence of cleaning to RIDOH.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dough sheeter was observed with tape holding components together. Equipment must be kept in good repair.
4-501.11
Proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice.
4-204.16
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the bar 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
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rack above the dough sheeter have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside was observed with an accumulation of liter and debris. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. The area must be kept free of liter, standing water. The receptacles were in poor condition and must have operational lids.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hose to the grease trap is in poor repair. The foundation was observed with a hole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ravioli was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Ravioli, was only received a short time before. Ravioli was moved to freezer.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of food are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: A splash guard is needed on the hand sink on the line in the kitchen. Bowls were observed in the splash zone. Bowl were sent to be wash rinsed and sanitized. A splash guard is to be installed.
3-307.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items were observed in the walk in and in the ice creamer freezer uncovered. Food items must be covered to prevent contamination from premises.
3-305.11
Employee wearing dirty outer clothing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food Employees must protect their personal clothes from coming in contact with food contact surfaces. Corrective Action - Staff put on an apron.
2-304.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was measured at 0 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for Quat sanitizer is 200 ppm.
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of chicken marsala, onions were observed in a bowl on top of potatoes. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment (salad dishes) and utensils are not stored inverted.
4-904.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Various Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
12
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spumonis Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spumonis Restaurant on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spumonis Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Spumonis Restaurant.
How does Spumonis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Spumonis Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Spumonis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spumonis Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Spumonis 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 Spumonis Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spumonis Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants