Boga Deli and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2025
64
Score
Boga Deli and Grill has been inspected three times since 2023. On Jan 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Boga Deli and Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (beverages) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Cheese and deli meats) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Bar area is lacking an 3 bay sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize.
4-301.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (kitchen and basement) 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 door to the outside, located in the (kitchen), 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
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed restricted pesticide (RAID spray).PIC informed to cease use and remove from establishment.
7-206.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC wash and sanitized equipment during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (roaches ) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity ). 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: Bar area is lacking a 3 bay sink to properly wash, rinsed, and sanitized equipment.
4-301.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (kitchen and basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes was observed being stored in mop sink.PIC informed an moved dishes to ware washing area.
3-307.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted.
4-903.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the bar and the bathroom is lacking handwashing signage.
6-301.14
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of (a bar and food storage area ) in the (kitchen and bar ) 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.
4-101.17
45
Nov 2, 2023
Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of counter (ice machine area) in the serving 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
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boga Deli and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boga Deli and Grill on file is from Jan 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boga Deli and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boga Deli and Grill.
How does Boga Deli and Grill compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Boga Deli and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Boga Deli and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boga Deli and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boga Deli and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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