2053 Sabor
Last inspected: Jun 24, 2024
70
Score
Going back to 2023, 2053 Sabor has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 24, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
2053 Sabor's latest score of 70 falls below the North Providence average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Crab Salad was observed held at 61 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 disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pork was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Pork was 21 degrees Fahrenheit and moved to prep sink with running water.
3-501.13
70
Jun 13, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables, sauces) in the reach 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 controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking allergen statement. PIC informed.
2-103.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Unable to wash, rinse and sanitize.
4-601.11(A)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-202.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were stored on an unclean surface (behind three bay sink) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall in the 3 bay sink area is in poor repair with exposed wood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Sewage observed overflowing from grease trap.
5-402.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink area and kitchen entryway are constructed of wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
43
Nov 9, 2023
Opening
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the retail service line was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-202.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Quaternary Ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink area and kitchen entryway are constructed of wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 2053 Sabor last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 2053 Sabor on file is from Jun 24, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 2053 Sabor?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 2053 Sabor.
How does 2053 Sabor compare to other restaurants in North Providence?
2053 Sabor most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.
Has 2053 Sabor's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 2053 Sabor have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 2053 Sabor means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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