Capt Loui

238 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Seafood

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Capt Loui has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

When inspectors have written things up, food-contact surfaces has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The lactic acid 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 lactic acid must be 704-1875 ppm. Establishment will use chlorine until lactic acid dispenser is serviced.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took ice machine out of service to be washed/sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the lactic acid sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed handwashing paper towel dispenser installed above ice well. Establishment to move dispenser over hand-sink to avoid hands dripping on ice.

3-307.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the basement area is in poor repair (openings). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the basement toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the basement toilet room 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 walk-in fan covers 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located on the side AND back of building, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Capt Loui last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Capt Loui on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Capt Loui?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Capt Loui.

How does Capt Loui compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Capt Loui most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Capt Loui means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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