Davinci Center for Community Progress

470 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Davinci Center for Community Progress has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Davinci Center for Community Progress is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator have an accumulation of food. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.

4-602.13

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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.

7-102.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Facility had been using hand sanitizer. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet rooms were lacking proper signage. A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOODEMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.

6-301.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the storage closet. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors especially behind the stove have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Davinci Center for Community Progress last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Davinci Center for Community Progress on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Davinci Center for Community Progress compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Davinci Center for Community Progress most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Davinci Center for Community Progress' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Davinci Center for Community Progress have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Davinci Center for Community Progress means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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