Cuisine Del Mar
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Cuisine Del Mar four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 26, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (bandsaw) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took unit out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-602.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various food items and bags of ice were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food (including ice) must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Inspector observed ice machine lid in poor repair (crack/chipped plastic).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - ice machine COS, - 2 door cooler, - display cooler, - grill and shelves under grill, - prep unit.
4-602.13
74
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, potato cutter and ban saw are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. PIC informed.
4-602.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced potatoes, which was prepared in the night before, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC discarded.
3-501.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink near the 3 bay sink area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC refilled.
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Potatoes 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took ice machine out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a digital food thermometer that did not turn on. PIC informed.
4-502.11(B)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Inspector observed sliced potatoes cooling in a prep unit in containers greater than four inches deep with a cover. PIC placed container in the walk-in freezer.
3-501.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas and rice were observed held between (111-128) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of dead insect around potted indoor plants.
6-501.112
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various food items 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a heavy accumulation of frost and ice build up around right fan blade of the walk-in freezer (not spinning). Inspector observed ice machine lid in poor repair (crack/chipped plastic).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -2 door cooler, -display coolers, -potato cutter, -shelves under grills, -prep unit, -prep table.
4-602.13
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of leaf litter, trash, and other debris around refuse area.
5-501.115
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a heavy accumulation of grease and other debris on grease disposal receptacle.
5-501.116
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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Inspector observed some clutter in the side storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
26
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Fish not frozen to destroy parasites
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, PIC could not provide parasite destruction records. Parasite destruction records of freezing of fish for parasite destruction must be available.
3-402.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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 informed.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. PIC removed.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in freezer was not in good repair, observed an accumulation of ice buildup. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floors in the back storage area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Jun 26, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the wash 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine taken out of service, must be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-601.11(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Partition is needed in between fish prep sink and three bay sink to prevent sources of contamination.
3-307.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Vent hood lights observed with no light bulbs. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuisine Del Mar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuisine Del Mar on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuisine Del Mar?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cuisine Del Mar.
How does Cuisine Del Mar compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Cuisine Del Mar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Cuisine Del Mar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cuisine Del Mar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cuisine Del Mar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cuisine Del Mar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuisine Del Mar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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