The Griddle

2244 Plainfield Pk Unit 4 And 5, Cranston, RI 02921
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Griddle. The Griddle was last inspected on Aug 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, five this time.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so The Griddle trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machines) were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machines were turned off. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Per PIC, PIC is signed up for class on 22nd.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH.
2-102.12(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the ac unit is draining into a the bathroom hand sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
61
Feb 5, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment switched to 3-bay sink for sanitizing until dish machine is reaches adequate ppm.
4-501.114
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Establishment to get employees certified in food safety.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety certified with RIDOH. Application provided.
2-102.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease trap outside is located on gravel/dirt. 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.
5-501.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Containers of potatoes were observed stored on the floor during the cooling process. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Griddle last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Griddle on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Griddle?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Griddle.

How does The Griddle compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

The Griddle most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has The Griddle's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Griddle 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 The Griddle means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.