Ceremony

21 Euclid St, Providence, RI 02906
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Ceremony has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from four violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surfaces clean, showing up two times.

Ceremony's latest score of 95 sits above the Providence average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators have an accumulation of dried spilled liquid.
4-602.13
95
Oct 10, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 10 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was called during inspection. The 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils.
4-501.114
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergy statement on menus. English Food Allergies What You Need to Know
2-103.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge was not knowledgeable of sanitizers and testing. The person in charge must demonstrate to the health department knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of HACCP principles, and the requirements of this Code.
2-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts sold individually in the food establishment are lacking labels in the self service case. Food sold in a self service case must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Items were relocated to behind the counter.
3-602.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, refrigerators and freezer have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
52
Oct 25, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Taiyaki bean paste pastry labeled keep frozen was observed held at 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. A sample of Taiyaki will be left in the display case for display purposes only. Staff was informed during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. 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, and bagged ice was purchased during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Food sold in the food establishment packaged at another facility are lacking complete labels. Packaged food must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Food packaged in a food processing plant or another food establishment, shall meet the requirements specified in § 3-602.11
3-602.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially near the ice machine have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: The ice bucket and blender bowl are not stored inverted, and water was observed in each of them. After cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ceremony last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ceremony on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ceremony?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ceremony.

How does Ceremony compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Ceremony most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Ceremony's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ceremony have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ceremony 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 Ceremony inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ceremony is inspected around two times per year on average.