Anchor Bay at East Providence
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Anchor Bay at East Providence, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Riverside facility scores 82, putting Anchor Bay at East Providence on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meats observed not marked with the date of package opening. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/package opening in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/opening of package.
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, knives) 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)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP seafood salad meat observed thawing in the original package. Seafood salad meat will be used tomorrow. Packaging states to thaw under refrigeration if used immediately. Temperature of product observed at 34 degrees F and was removed from packaging during inspection for Oxygen to enter.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
64
May 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, split away from the door. New gasket has been ordered.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in areas of the kitchen is covered with tiles that are no longer smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles are to be replaced.
6-201.11
90
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Turkey, which was prepared in advance (day prior), was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Turkey observed with temperatures between 53- and 55-degrees F in the walk-in cooler. Turkey was voluntarily disposed of during inspection.
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Large pieces of turkey were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered pans. FMC is to review proper cooling methods with cooking staff.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, soda/juice dispenser units, and shelving 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 ceiling in areas of the kitchen is covered with tiles that are no longer smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles are to be replaced.
6-201.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Some sections of the 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.
6-101.11
64
Jul 24, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. Service calls have been placed several times since last inspection. Service has yet to occur. Service call placed during inspection with inspector.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 3-door reach-in #1 observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey observed with a temperature of 44 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Small amount of TCS foods in the unit moved to walk-in cooler. Service has been done on this unit since the last inspection. New service call placed during this inspection. No TCS foods are to be placed in this unit until it is a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta (made today - 2 hours prior to inspection) was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered container greater than four inches deep. Temperature observed at 68 degrees F. Pasta was placed in a shallow pan and placed in refrigerated unit to complete the cooling process.
3-501.15
67
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 - 300 ppm. Service call has been placed.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 3-door reach-in #1 was observed held at 42 - 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in this unit observed with temperatures between 42 - 43 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call has been placed. TCS foods are not to be stored in this unit until it is repaired and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: 3-bay sink observed to be leaking. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Leak must be properly repaired.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black/brown residues. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Service call placed and ice machine is being drained to be properly cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: A couple of ceiling tiles are missing in the kitchen and dry storage room. Ceiling tiles must be replaced.
6-201.16
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a dead mouse observed under the dry storage rack. No droppings observed in/around food/food equipment. 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. Per interview, kitchen areas are checked daily, and dead rodents are removed. Facility does have active pest control. Pest control notified and service is to be increased until this issue is resolved.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of 3-door reach-in #1 observed in poor repair and must be replaced.
4-501.11
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anchor Bay at East Providence last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anchor Bay at East Providence on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anchor Bay at East Providence?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Anchor Bay at East Providence.
How does Anchor Bay at East Providence compare to other restaurants in Riverside?
Anchor Bay at East Providence most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.
Has Anchor Bay at East Providence's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Anchor Bay at East Providence have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Anchor Bay at East Providence 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 Anchor Bay at East Providence inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anchor Bay at East Providence is inspected around three times per year on average.
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