Auntie Annes Pretzels

Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Auntie Annes Pretzels is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jan 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to four.

Auntie Annes Pretzels's latest score of 70 falls below the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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 in the storage room 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
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.
2-501.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sani bucket was observed in the kiosk hand-washing sink; a pan was observed in the hand-washing sink in the storage room. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Items were removed during inspection.
6-301.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair in the storage area.
4-501.11
70
Jul 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

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.

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

Auntie Annes Pretzels most recently scored 70 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 zero 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.