Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center

135 Dodge Street, Providence, RI 02907
Healthcare Facility
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.

Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies are not controlled as evidenced by live small flies in dishwashing area. 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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen AND dish-washing area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC washed/sanitized during inspection.
4-602.13
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Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed handwashing sink in dish washing area in poor repair (sink wasn't draining).
5-205.15
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed two bags of dried milk with previous moister damage. PIC discarded bags of milk powder.
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked pasta) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated pasta.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, ice machine, and plates) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC put plates in 3 bay sink and took ice machine and slicer out of service to be washed and sanitized. PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Inspector observed cooked pasta in the walk-in cooler at 110F in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC spread the pasta out onto sheet pans.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies are not controlled as evidenced by small flies. 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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Three hand-washing sinks in the kitchen/dish-washing areas were lacking paper towels. PIC refilled.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the dish-washing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC refilled.
6-301.11
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Establishment to sanitized using 3 bay sink.
4-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - mixer - food carts - food containers (old stickers/residue)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors 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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen and dish-washing areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beverage pitchers with lids were observed on the drying rack with moisture. PIC removed lids and inverted containers for proper air drying.
4-901.11
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May 6, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. PIC refilled 3 bay.
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the back storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. PIC removed.
6-305.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage hall, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Several plate pellets located in the dish area was not in good repair (observed chipped edges).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -shelf under flat top grill, -knife rack, -food carts, -can opener base, -microwave, -deep freezer, -plate warmer.
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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen/dish room area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the back storage area is in poor repair (previous water damage). 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 kitchen and storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center.

How does Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Adviniacare Providence Dodge Rehab Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.