Crossroads Rhode Island

160 Broad St, Providence, RI 02903

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Crossroads Rhode Island is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from five to seven between inspections.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Crossroads Rhode Island's 58 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings and urine stains in storage room. 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. PIC stated PCS 2-3 times per month.

6-501.111

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. Inspector provided.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solutions for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned and sanitized can opener during inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Particle board is used in the construction of shelving in the dry storage area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-202.16

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -walk-in freezer (ice accumulation at condenser, dripped onto floor) -low-boy cooler door -ceiling tile in dish wash area missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) was observed with an accumulation of soil residue and other debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The hand washing sink is lacking hot water.

5-103.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The fan unit to the walk-in cooler area has an accumulation of dust, soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage shelves (dry storage room) have an accumulation of rodent droppings, food residue, and other debris. PIC informed to clean and sanitize shelving units.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling above the handsink and alto-sham is in poor repair. Inspector observed missing ceiling panel and discolored tile. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crossroads Rhode Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crossroads Rhode Island on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crossroads Rhode Island?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crossroads Rhode Island.

How does Crossroads Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Crossroads Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crossroads Rhode Island have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crossroads Rhode Island 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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