Al Forno

577 South Water Street, Providence, RI 02903
Italian
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Al Forno has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Al Forno scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
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. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The slicer blade (outer edge) was not in good repair. Inspector observed blade chipped and no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Unit taken out of service and PIC ordered a new blade during inspection.
4-202.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Al Forno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Al Forno on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Al Forno?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Al Forno.

How does Al Forno compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Al Forno most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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