Diegos East Side
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Diegos East Side four times, with records going back to 2023. Diegos East Side was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The last inspection found eight violations, up from seven the time before.
Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dehydrated citrus fruits on shelves. Per PIC, establishment dehydrates citrus fruits for cocktail beverages. PIC was informed to stop practice, and submit procedures for review by RIDOH. Owner was also called to discuss the issue. He stated the practice would be discontinued, and only fresh fruit would be used.
8-103.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink near the garnish prep unit was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Some utensils such as whisks in the clean storage area are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice buckets are not stored inverted.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer, especially the underside of the top, have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Feb 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items (small aluminum take-out containers & lids) are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener base, and wire shelves in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the beer lines refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The floor in the basement area near the water heater & grease trap have an accumulation of trash, soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
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.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: ice machine burners on stove prep/cold drawer units spice door drawer across from chip warmer The chest freezer in the basement has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the beer lines refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the employee toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall utensil storage area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the basement. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils in the kitchen are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Ice buckets are not stored inverted.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
55
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.
4-501.114
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies observed throughout the establishment. 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, knives, and mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway, 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 are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the food prep and back basement storage areas.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelf beneath food prep sink table, mixer, can opener, grill, burners, and table beneath grill & burners have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially behind & beneath equipment in the cooking area and basement storage areas have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The panels and the ansul system pipes beneath the hood have an accumulation of oil, dust, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Diegos East Side last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Diegos East Side on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Diegos East Side?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Diegos East Side.
How does Diegos East Side compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Diegos East Side most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Diegos East Side's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Diegos East Side have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about seven per visit to around eight more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Diegos East Side 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 Diegos East Side inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Diegos East Side is inspected around two times per year on average.
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