Berkshire Place
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Berkshire Place, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, four this time.
Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Berkshire Place's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents and drain flies are not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings and live activity. A dead roach observed under tape to the wall (dishwashing area). 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a gap/opening to the ceiling and pipe area (mop sink room). Repair(s) needed.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floor beneath the ice machine and walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage shelves (cooking area) have an accumulation of rodent droppings, food residue, and other debris. Area to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate and wastewater from the ice machine and dishwasher are draining onto the floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Maintenance to adjust pipes to drain into floor drains.
5-403.12
74
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed plumbing to the fruits and vegetables sinks airgap in poor repair. Airgaps was unaligned causing leakage. Technician repaired during inspection.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and cutting board) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Machine was taken out of service washed and sanitized during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep unit shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in coolers and back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (outside refuse ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
67
May 2, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following door gaskets were observed in poor repair. 1. Hot-Hold Unit 2. Refrigerator (2 door) 3. Milk Cooler
4-501.11
95
Apr 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing throughout the kitchen is in poor repair. 1. Three bay sink (leaking from bottom pipe) 2. Steam kettle hose (leaking) Inspector observed inadequate air gaps.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Carrots were observed held at 124 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated to 171 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, mixer) 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: Walk-in freezer was observed with an accumulation of frost buildup. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed soda gun to be leaking into a container.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The following door gaskets were observed in poor repair. 1. Milk Cooler 2. Hot hold unit 3. Refrigerator (2 door) 4. Refrigerator (1st floor)
4-101.19
No designated area for employee eating or drinking
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in dishwasher and food preparation area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-403.11
55
Sep 5, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing throughout the kitchen is in poor repair. Inspector observed several leaks and inadequate air gaps.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Burgers were observed held at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Burgers reheated to proper temperature during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food, pink residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and ice machine taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of roaches are not controlled as evidenced by live activity, dead roaches and fecal matter. 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator and hot-holding door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood/ventilation unit, (walk-in cooler fan unit and conduit line have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and 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.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Berkshire Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Berkshire Place on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Berkshire Place?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Berkshire Place.
How does Berkshire Place compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Berkshire Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Berkshire Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Berkshire Place have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Berkshire Place 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 Berkshire Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Berkshire Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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