Brown Faculty Club
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Brown Faculty Club, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.
4-501.114
Thermometers provided & accurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the server station refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204-112
82
Oct 17, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kicthen.
4-903.11(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Orzo was observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last used dates were lacking.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine had an accumulation of pink biofilm and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Mandolin was taken to be cleaned and sanitized. Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of, and ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats and cheeses 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. PIC stated the products had been delivered on Tuesday.
3-501.17
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-102.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the 2nd floor server area was blocked by a tray and linens. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the bar refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the dry storage area is in poor repair, with tiles missing and/or broken. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils in the kitchen are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The grip on the slicer was not in good repair, with the prongs shaved off.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: hardware food prep area dipping well can opener base prep unit table beneath 6 burner unit refrigerator door handles utensil drawers and handles utensil rack above cooking area The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost & debris. Numerous pieces of equipment have an accumulation of paper and adhesive residue.
4-602.13
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room on the 3rs floor is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, especially beneath equipment. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen, and in the 3rd floor toilet room are lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brown Faculty Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brown Faculty Club on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Brown Faculty Club compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Brown Faculty Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Brown Faculty Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brown Faculty Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brown Faculty Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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