New Garden Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at New Garden Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus six before.
Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting New Garden Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods chicken and shrimp were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods cabbage in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various cooked and raw food was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the back of the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment is to call for service to ensure that air is circulating properly and that unit is able to keep all food at 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings throughout basement and kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and is to have a pest control report available for inspector at the time of the next inspection.
6-501.111
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Various food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils meat grinder were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Meat grinder was taken apart and moved to the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use meat grinder until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit and 2 door reach-in freezer gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
43
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (several food containers) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Shrimp, pork and Rangoon filling were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
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 shelf above prep unit.
4-903.11(A)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of rolling cart in kitchen. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of... 1. Wok station (grease and food residue) 2. Shelving throughout kitchen (food residue) 3. Containers (food residue)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the dining area has an accumulation of leaves and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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
50
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Garden Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Garden Restaurant on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Garden Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Garden Restaurant.
How does New Garden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?
New Garden Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has New Garden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Garden Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around nine more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New Garden Restaurant 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.
How often is New Garden Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Garden Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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