Brown University Ivy Room

144 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02912
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Brown University Ivy Room three times, with records going back to 2023. Brown University Ivy Room was last inspected on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Brown University Ivy Room squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various grab-n-go items packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Management updated labels during inspection.
3-602.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed single service items (cases of cups) on a shelf less than 6 inches off the floor in the storage room area. Items should be at least 6 inches off the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles above the refrigerator were observed fallen/missing. PIC stated work order is in place.
6-501.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of spices are 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
78
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Smoothies) packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sinks in front counter area is lacking signage. A sign or poster must posted notifying food employees to wash their hands must be provided at all handwashing sinks.
6-301.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceiling tiles ) in the (front counter) area is in poor repair. Missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown University Ivy Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown University Ivy Room on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown University Ivy Room?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown University Ivy Room.

How does Brown University Ivy Room compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Brown University Ivy Room most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Brown University Ivy Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brown University Ivy Room have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brown University Ivy Room means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brown University Ivy Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown University Ivy Room is inspected around two times per year on average.