Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe

265 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903

Italian

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, zero this time.

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

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 28, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jul 24, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Two plumbing pipes were observed leaking into a bucket. Physical facilities must be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the wine room. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various prepared foods was observed held at 42-52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, all foods placed in prep unit were recently prepared. All potentially hazardous foods were relocated to other refrigeration at time of inspection. Prep unit ambient temperature 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep unit was taken out of service during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the dish area. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-202.13

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service was called during inspection.

4-501.112

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the wine room. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Two plumbing pipes were observed leaking into a bucket. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe.

How does Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe 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 Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Costantino's Restaurante & Caffe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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