Auntie Annes Pretzels

124 Providence Place No 106, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Auntie Annes Pretzels has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

Across the inspection history, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Auntie Annes Pretzels on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A pan was observed in the hand-washing sink in the storage area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Pan was removed.
6-301.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A case of water was observed stored on the floor in the kiosk area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair in the storage room.
4-501.11
74
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 1 door refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Sweet cream and beverages were observed stored on the floor in the storage room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Auntie Annes Pretzels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Auntie Annes Pretzels on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Auntie Annes Pretzels?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Auntie Annes Pretzels.

How does Auntie Annes Pretzels compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Auntie Annes Pretzels most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Auntie Annes Pretzels's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Auntie Annes Pretzels have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Auntie Annes Pretzels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.