Andrews Commons Brown University

Andrews Commons, Providence, RI 02912

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Andrews Commons Brown University has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 19, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Andrews Commons Brown University trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quinoa, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (the grip on the 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)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in freezer, and in the paper dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The ceiling tiles in the dishwashing area have an accumulation of food residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils, such as mandolins and wedger, 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)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk-in (letter G) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Utensils with food contact surfaces observed in draw with unclean assorted items not used for food.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ice machine condenser has an accumulation of dust residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The sharp edges on the splash guard at kitchen hand washing sink is covered with duct tape in poor repair.

6-501.11

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Quinoa, tofu, and chicken observed held at 46-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were placed in refrigerator to rapidly chill.

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. cauliflower was placed hot in the refrigerator in wrapped plastic container greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Salads 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

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, trash, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed on the stairway and in the grease recycling area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen and service line area.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cutting boards on the pizza side serving line observed not in good repair, with the edges flaking off.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the dry storage area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: rolling racks can opener base service line shelves carts bread dolly

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The counter in the pizza side area is in poor repair, cracked with a gap, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andrews Commons Brown University last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andrews Commons Brown University on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Andrews Commons Brown University?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Andrews Commons Brown University.

How does Andrews Commons Brown University compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Andrews Commons Brown University most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Andrews Commons Brown University's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Andrews Commons Brown University have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Andrews Commons Brown University 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 Andrews Commons Brown University inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Andrews Commons Brown University is inspected around two times per year on average.

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