Broadway Diner

446 N Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Broadway Diner has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Broadway Diner trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in a couple of refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a large trash barrel. A kitchen knife observed in this hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink shall not be used for any other purposes and must be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

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. Establishment has employees certified in an approved food safety management course. One of these employees must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the grill line. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of cleaning liquid observed in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris, and brown residues (ice machine). The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and slicer were cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Ice machine is to be cleaned and sanitized today, prior to next use.

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

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. Certification of Food Safety Manager has expired. Employee(s) must pass an approved course in food safety management. One employee must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as Certified Food Safety Manager. Resources provided.

2-102.12

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris, and black/brown residue (ice machine). The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives and can opener were moved to warewashing area to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Ice machine must be emptied and properly cleaned and sanitized prior to making new ice.

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a trash barrel and chemical bottles observed in the sink. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the storage room 2-door reach-in were observed in poor repair splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working container of dry ingredient in the office storage area is not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Onions were observed stored on the floor in the storage room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broadway Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broadway Diner on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Broadway Diner?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Broadway Diner.

How does Broadway Diner compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Broadway Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Broadway Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Broadway Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Broadway Diner 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 Broadway Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broadway Diner is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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