Sweenor's Chocolates

43 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sweenor's Chocolates, the earliest from 2023. Sweenor's Chocolates was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: two violations versus zero before.

The pattern that stands out is food-contact surfaces, which has been cited one time.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Sweenor's Chocolates trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, utensils are only washed and rinsed. Ware-washing procedures reviewed. 3-bay poster left with person in charge.
4-602.11
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 sink.
4-302.14
78
Jun 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food does not meet standards of identity
Inspector notes: Chocolate items in the food establishment are lacking labels with a list of ingredients. Food must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Ingredient information is needed by consumers who have allergies to certain food or ingredients.
3-601.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweenor's Chocolates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweenor's Chocolates on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sweenor's Chocolates?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sweenor's Chocolates.

How does Sweenor's Chocolates compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Sweenor's Chocolates most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Sweenor's Chocolates's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sweenor's Chocolates have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Sweenor's Chocolates inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sweenor's Chocolates is inspected roughly once per year on average.