Vfw Post 2396

170 Randall Street, Cranston, RI 02920

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vfw Post 2396 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from five violations to one.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Cranston sits at 88, putting Vfw Post 2396 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (ice machine) has an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Oct 23, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives, and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris, and/or biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC voluntarily disposed of ice.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Squid soup was observed held at (46) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days. Shellstock tags or labels are required to be maintained for 90 calendar days from the date the container is emptied.PIC informed of the proper procedures for maintaining shellstock tags.

3-402.12

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen area.

4-204.115

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP salmon was observed being thawed under refrigeration at (40df)with package still intact.PIC voluntarily disposed of salmon.

3-501.13

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the several 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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and rodent droppings The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair: 1.handwashing sink located in the kitchen area observed with leak at faucet. 2.walk in cooler door skirt ripped. 3.walk in cooler observed with ice buildup.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen shelves and walk in refrigeration units have an accumulation of soil residue, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling vents in kitchen area has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vfw Post 2396 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vfw Post 2396 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vfw Post 2396?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vfw Post 2396.

How does Vfw Post 2396 compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Vfw Post 2396 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Vfw Post 2396's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vfw Post 2396 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vfw Post 2396 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 Vfw Post 2396 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vfw Post 2396 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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