787 Restaurant & Lounge

1270 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

787 Restaurant & Lounge has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 7, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 16 violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

787 Restaurant & Lounge's latest score of 86 sits above the North Providence average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet was not in good repair, observed leak from faucet.

5-205.15

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 16 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Strawberries were observed with a green and white residue. PIC disposed.

3-101.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: (WD40) was stored with dry ingredients. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean (above prep sink).

4-903.11(A)

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda unit (bar area) is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area was blocked by shelving. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen have an accumulation of droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Soup was observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet was not in good repair, observed leak.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the ice machine shelving. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of droppings. 1. Ice Machine (shelving) 2. Dry Storage (shelving)

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor was observed in poor repair with white residue coming from pipe. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 787 Restaurant & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 787 Restaurant & Lounge on file is from Jun 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 787 Restaurant & Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 787 Restaurant & Lounge.

How does 787 Restaurant & Lounge compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

787 Restaurant & Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.

Has 787 Restaurant & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 787 Restaurant & Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 16 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 787 Restaurant & Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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