Blakes Downtown

122 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903
Bar / Pub
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Blakes Downtown has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

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

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in the kitchen was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service during inspection. Establishment to use 3 bay sink to sanitize.
4-501.114
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed chili past the 7 day date marking. PIC disposed of item.
3-501.18
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Food prep sink was observed lacking an air gap.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine, dough stretcher, floor mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blakes Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blakes Downtown on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Blakes Downtown?

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

How does Blakes Downtown compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Blakes Downtown most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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