Eastside Bagel
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
67
Score
Eastside Bagel appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Eastside Bagel was last inspected on Jul 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 13 violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up three times.
Eastside Bagel's latest score of 67 falls below the Providence average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies in areas of the kitchen. 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
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the table beneath flattop grill have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside trash area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, unused items, and rocks. Trash area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in freezer has an accumulation of frost and ice. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back area is in poor repair, with moldy tiles and stains from previous water damage. Establishment must be maintained in good repair. Service arrived during inspection.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
67
Jul 16, 2025
Environmental Complaint
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 26 violations
Personal cleanliness
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. Service was called during inspection, and 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils until dishwasher is serviced.
4-501.114
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open containers of ice cream in the front area were adulterated with frost from the ice cream chest. Disposed.
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Open containers of food observed in the refrigerator, walk in freezer, and ice cream chest freezer. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front area was blocked by a box of lids on the floor. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the front area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the front area. Single service items must be stored in a clean dry location, where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front area is being used as a dump sink. A coffee cup and coffee observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced meats, tuna salad, chicken salad, and soup 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. PIC stated they haven't been serving soup this summer. Soup was disposed of.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Soup was placed hot on the floor of the walk-in cooler in covered container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies in 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back area is in poor repair, with water observed dripping onto the floor (and inspector). Mold observed on edge of ceiling tiles, along with stains from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoops observed stored with the handles in the ice cream. Utensils must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container, or in a clean container.
3-304.12
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items are being reused for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Aluminum wrap is used to line shelf near the dishwasher. 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.
4-101.19
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: plastic cart near cooking area large prep unit table beneath flattop grill small prep unit The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: The outside trash area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and unused items The trash area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The basement storage area has an accumulation of cardboard. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in freezer has an accumulation of frost and ice. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
14
Aug 5, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Opening
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Hand sanitizer and bleach observed stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Tuna was 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
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP fish observed with packaging intact.
3-501.13
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front corner of the service area was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
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 above the sandwich prep area, behind the coffee machine, and in the dry storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with exposed hardware, and gaps between pieces of metal, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized. Slicer is to be removed from the premises.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Shelf above grill is lined with aluminum. 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.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Paper and adhesive observed on some food containers and lids.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eastside Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eastside Bagel on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eastside Bagel?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Eastside Bagel.
How does Eastside Bagel compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Eastside Bagel most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Eastside Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eastside Bagel have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eastside Bagel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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