Burger King No 1989

458 Smithfield Ave, Providence, RI 02904

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Burger King No 1989 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surfaces clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Burger King No 1989 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

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice bin at the drive-thru window) were observed with an accumulation of debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer and chest freezer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust and mold. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored on an unclean surface (inside chest freezer on the bottom with food debris) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Jan 20, 2026

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements as it relates to the proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and surfaces. Procedures reviewed with PIC.

2-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the broiler, chest freezer, prep tables have an accumulation of food residue, yellow residue, and other debris. PIC informed that equipment and surfaces are to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors in the food prep and broiler area have an accumulation of soil residue, yellow residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Apr 25, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

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

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

3-305.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Non-food grade containers (plastic laundry baskets) were being used to store onions in the walk-in cooler and 2 door freezer unit.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door was in poor repair. Observed top of door being held together with tape.

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. 1. Hot hold units 2. Shelving 3. Prep units 4. Low boys

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, old rodent droppings and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burger King No 1989 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burger King No 1989 on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burger King No 1989?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Burger King No 1989.

How does Burger King No 1989 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Burger King No 1989 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Burger King No 1989's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Burger King No 1989 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Burger King No 1989 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 Burger King No 1989 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burger King No 1989 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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