Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center

12 Carter Street, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center has been inspected six times since 2023. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to one.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - ceiling tile above 1 door fridge in basement (missing) - hole in wall in single service closet (missing brick) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 30, 2025

Routine

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

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled item.

7-102.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed single service bowls stored on the floor in the custodian supply closet. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. PIC moved bowls to shelf.

4-903.11(A)

May 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 2, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center.

How does Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around one more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center 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 Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Childrens Friend at St Pauls Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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