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Cranston Sushi Restaurant Closed for Numerous Health Code Violations!

| May 26, 2011 | Foodborne Illness

It is being reported by the Providence Journal, that Uncle Sushi in Cranston has been closed for numerous health code violations. This one came as a surprise to me, especially since I have eaten take-out from Uncle Sushi before. And after hearing the description of the violations, I am honestly, nauseated!

The Health Department inspected the restaurant after receiving notice that at least 8 people who ate at Uncle Sushi on May 19 became ill with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and other abdominal discomfort. Thisfood poisoning was likely caused by norovirus, according to the Health Department. The Health Department found numerous health and safety violations including:

  • Mouse droppings in the flour and on noodles;
  • Children’s Diapers and toys were found in the kitchen;
  • Vinegar stored in a container previously used for laundry detergent!;
  • Improperly stored and cooked rice;
  • Numerous other sanitary violations.

The violations are particularly shocking because sushi (a raw food) is dangerous to begin with and sushi restaurants must adhere to the strictest safety guidelines. This failure to adhere to even basic common food standards has created an obvious health hazard leading to the illness of at least 8 people.

This outbreak of food poisoning in Cranston follows the well known salmonella outbreak from DeFusco’s bakery in Cranston, which is now in bankruptcy proceedings. It is worth noting that the Health Department is severely understaffed which allows such obvious violations to occur. Rhode Island has only 7 (SEVEN!!!) health inspectors for the over 8000 eating establishments in the State. Shocking!

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who has called with questions about this case. Our firm is currently representing several people sickened by Uncle Sushi’s health code violations. If you or a family member suffered food poisoning after eating at Uncle Sushi in recent weeks, contact our office right away.

The Law Office of Joseph Lamy is experienced in food poisoning cases. If you or a friend or loved one was sickened after eating at Uncle Sushi or another restaurant, contact our office right away for a free consultation.

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