East Providence Senior Center

610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

East Providence Senior Center has been inspected six times since 2023. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the 2-door lowboy unit was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. No TCS foods observed in this unit at the time of inspection. Service call to be made. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. 3-bay sink was set up during inspection. 3-bay sink is to be used to sanitize until dishwasher is serviced and achieving proper concentration of sanitizer.

4-501.114

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Aug 30, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 8, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. The dishwasher does not have sanitizing solution. Chlorine sanitizer is currently being used in the 3-bay sink to sanitize. Dishwasher must be hooked up to, and have the proper concentration of, sanitizer in order to be used to sanitize food equipment/utensils. 3-bay sink is to be used to sanitize at this time.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution. The strips have expired. New test strips must be obtained.

4-302.14

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Facility is lacking sanitizer for the dishwasher. Dishwasher can be used to wash and rinse food equipment, but 3-bay sink must be used to sanitize until dishwasher sanitizer is available and used to the correct concentration. Sanitizer sink was set-up during inspection.

4-501.114

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigerator. The digital temperature display is not accurate. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Providence Senior Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Providence Senior Center on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Providence Senior Center?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at East Providence Senior Center.

How does East Providence Senior Center compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

East Providence Senior Center most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has East Providence Senior Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at East Providence Senior Center have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is East Providence Senior Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, East Providence Senior Center is inspected around three times per year on average.

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