Brown University School of Engineering

184 Hope St, Providence, RI 02912

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Brown University School of Engineering has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Brown University School of Engineering's latest score of 74 falls below the Providence average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Salads packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels, missing subingredients. 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile around pipes is stained from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on ice machine. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the kitchen are stained from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One ceiling tile above food prep unit is missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 30, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service, and bagged ice brought in for use until the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

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 kitchen and front service area.

4-903.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown University School of Engineering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown University School of Engineering on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown University School of Engineering?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brown University School of Engineering.

How does Brown University School of Engineering compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Brown University School of Engineering most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Brown University School of Engineering's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown University School of Engineering 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 Brown University School of Engineering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown University School of Engineering is inspected around two times per year on average.

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