Dune Brothers Seafood
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Dune Brothers Seafood, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.
Across the inspection history, proper hot holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Dune Brothers Seafood squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ROP raw fish in the walk-in that was produced from a vendor without an approved HACCP plan. Disposed.
3-201.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP, commercially produced lobster meat was observed thawing without introduction of air into the product.
3-501.13
78
Jan 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice flour were observed stored on the floor in the food prep area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
90
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Numerous open containers of food observed stacked with the top containers in contact with the food below. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service was called during inspection, and the 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils until dishwasher is sanitizing properly.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Broths observed held at 121 and 124 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Broths were reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fish batter, and garlic observed held at 53-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
Handwashing done in improper location
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the fish sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.
2-301.15
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The market display case is lacking a consumer advisory. The consumer advisory provided on the menu does not disclose the foods that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the lowboy door tracks have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
39
Nov 22, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Opening
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in areas of the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dune Brothers Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dune Brothers Seafood on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dune Brothers Seafood?
Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dune Brothers Seafood.
How does Dune Brothers Seafood compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Dune Brothers Seafood most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Dune Brothers Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dune Brothers Seafood have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dune Brothers Seafood 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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