Dd Restaurant

418 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Dd Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 30, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Dd Restaurant's latest score of 58 falls below the Providence average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Spinach with smoked turkey was observed held at 103 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)

Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of veggie slicer (fried plantain chips). Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Inspector suggested plastic or metal slicer.

4-202.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various items 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed cutting boards being stored upright on the floor between 1 door fridge and freezer chest. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed/sanitized.

4-903.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen (green and red) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

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: - hot-holding unit - 1 door freezer units (both)

4-602.13

Jun 6, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

May 28, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Cold water knob on 3 bay sink observed in poor repair(missing).

5-205.15

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

Inspector notes: Chicken and fish was observed held at (112-118) 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 foods to proper temperature during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: The presence of (ants) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity). 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.

6-501.112

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (pots, fryer, hot hold unit) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The threshold to the skylight in kitchen is in poor repair. Inspector observed exposed wood and drywall The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 15, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink plumbing was observed in poor repair. Water observed leaking onto floor.

5-205.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of ants is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection. 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer, cooking pans and hot hold unit have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Paint in some areas of the kitchen (walls and ceiling) are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dd Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dd Restaurant on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dd Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dd Restaurant.

How does Dd Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Dd Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Dd Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dd Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dd Restaurant 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 Dd Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dd Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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