Charuma

45 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to six.

Food separated and protected accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Charuma trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Based on records, establishment is not consistent at maintaining logs (filling in all spots) and is keeping boba longer than 4 hours. PIC informed how to completely fill in logs and to not keep boba longer than 4 hours.

3-501.19

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as beverages) in the 2 door refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated eggs.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer and 2 door fridge door have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the beverage area is in poor repair (peeling paint). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls throughout the kitchen areas 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

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs and raw chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as salad mix) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Faucet at 3 bay sink was observed leaking. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls by the autofry have an accumulation of soil residue and grease. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Sanitizing dispenser at 3 bay sink was not pulling sanitizer at proper concentration. Establishment is manually mixing santizer.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charuma last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charuma on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charuma?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charuma.

How does Charuma compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Charuma most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Charuma's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Charuma have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Charuma means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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