Amys Place

214 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Amys Place has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Amys Place's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Juice and yogurt parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory and allergen statement are missing from the take-out menus. PIC stated new menus are scheduled for printing.

3-603.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the large prep unit were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of leaf litter. Refuse areas must be maintained clean and free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: A container of herbs was observed in direct contact with food below (cut vegetables) in the prep unit.

3-307.11

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (burgers, sausage) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cooked bacon) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff relocated items during inspection.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Allergen statement is lacking on take-out menus.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu board that are raw or undercooked. Consumer advisory is missing on take-out menu.

3-603.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Juice and parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Label guidance provided.

3-602.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the hand-washing sink.

5-103.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces and oils 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

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of leaf litter. Refuse areas must be maintained clean and free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Bottled beverages were observed stored on the floor of the storage shed. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: A container of herbs was observed in direct contact with raw vegetables. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Single service utensils are stored with the lip surface facing up in the customer self-service areas.

4-904.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the large prep unit were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Staff removed.

6-301.13

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the basement 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Amys Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Amys Place on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Amys Place?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Amys Place.

How does Amys Place compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Amys Place most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Amys Place's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Amys Place have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Amys Place 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 Amys Place inspected?

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

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