Avon Cinema

260 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Avon Cinema's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment uses metal utensils for butter and popcorn with no way to wash, rinse, and sanitize. Establishment must use disposable utensils or install 3-bay sink. Metal utensils taken out of service.

4-702.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by what appears to be old rodent droppings in the theater (ladders stored along wall and stage ledge). Encon pest control service monthly. 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.

6-501.111

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Facility is lacking a 3-bay sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils. Establishment must use disposable utensils or install 3-bay sink.

4-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of ice machine was observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed and machine taken out of service.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The shelves in the ticketing area is in poor repair (laminate surface chipped and missing pieces). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front lobby and a side door, 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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The popcorn scoop is stored on an unclean surface (under machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Disposable utensils must be used.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used beneath the popcorn and butter machines, and beneath the ticket machine in the food and ticketing area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avon Cinema last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avon Cinema on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Avon Cinema?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Avon Cinema.

How does Avon Cinema compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Avon Cinema most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Avon Cinema means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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