7 Sisters Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited 7 Sisters Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near 10 violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting 7 Sisters Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
23
Certified food protection manager
2
Insects, rodents & animals not present
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
58
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Rice was observed at 48 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.14
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and put out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is properly and fully cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer was observed in poor repair and non-operational. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area was observed water stained and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment must apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the side entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowl is being used as scoops in the ice machine. Utensils used to dispense TCS or non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowl was removed from ice machine.
3-304.12
41
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live roaches in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC informed.
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 at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen area have a heavy accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
58
May 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Beans was observed held at 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of various foods are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair(water damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The: 1.floors and walls, and storage shelves in walk in cooler 2.floors throughout kitchen and bar area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items, litter, and other debris were observed in the area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 7 Sisters Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 7 Sisters Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 7 Sisters Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 7 Sisters Restaurant.
How does 7 Sisters Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?
7 Sisters Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has 7 Sisters Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 7 Sisters Restaurant have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 7 Sisters Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 7 Sisters Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 7 Sisters Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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