Amos House

460 Pine St, Providence, RI 02907

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Amos House appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Amos House's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (hood vents and prep table shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (Sanitizer dispenser ) located in the (warewashing) area was not in good repair. PIC informed of proper manual sanitizing.

4-501.11

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was ( 0) parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for (chlorine ) sanitizer is (50-100) ppm.

3-304.14

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.115

May 18, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the serving line shelves and stove shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling above walk in freezer(missing tiles) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 10, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a container of garlic in the basement storage area with mold.

3-101.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

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.

4-501.114

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (steak and sausage) red above ready-to-eat foods (mangoes and chives) in the cold hold drawer. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: various food product and single service items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and basement storage and basement walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the: 1.Hot hold oven 2.Serving line shelves 3.Food racks 4.Spice line shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The: 1.Walls throughout kitchen the area 2.Walls and ceiling in the dishwasher area 3.Hoods above stove has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the above the walk-in cooler in basement area is in poor repair (missing tiles). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amos House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amos House on file is from Apr 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amos House?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amos House.

How does Amos House compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Amos House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Amos House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Amos House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amos House 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 Amos House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Amos House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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