The Athenian Deli

80 Lambert Lind Hwy, Warwick, RI 02886
Greek / Mediterranean
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Athenian Deli. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Warwick restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Trays were observed on top of the hand-washing sink in kitchen area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC relocated trays.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. PIC relocated can opener to dishwasher to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following hand-washing sinks were blocked: 1.Hand sink in the kitchen was blocked by trash can. 2. Hand sink in front area was blocked by a cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC relocated trash can and cart at time of inspection.
5-205.11
74
Oct 31, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The food prep sink and a walk-in cooler were lacking adequate air gaps.
5-402.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A hand wash sink in the back prep area was observed in poor repair and/or improper adjustment (leak observed and was lacking splash guard).
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The handle of the deli slicer was in poor repair (handle cracked). PIC instructed to not used slicer until service is provided.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall behind a chest freezer was observed in poor repair (large whole observed).
6-501.11
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Athenian Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Athenian Deli on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Athenian Deli?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Athenian Deli.

How does The Athenian Deli compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

The Athenian Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has The Athenian Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Athenian Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Athenian Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.