Elmwood Shell
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Elmwood Shell has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with six violations after nine on the prior visit.
When inspectors have written things up, hot & cold water available has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Elmwood Shell on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Inspector observed hot water lacking from handsink, bathroom, and 3 bay sink.
5-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit was taken out of service to be washed/sanitized. No ice in unit.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 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 floors throughout the facility (especially under retail shelves) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various sandwiches were observed held between 46-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as beverages and milk) in the retail cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector observed hot water lacking from hand sink in front area, bathroom, and 3 bay sink.
5-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of white and pink debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC too machine out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility (especially under retail shelves) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. 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 tiles in the back storage area is in poor repair (old water damage and missing tile). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Beverages were observed stored on the floor in the back storage room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The small coca cola cooler located in the coffee retail area was not in good repair (ambient of 50F was observed). Establishment not to use unit for TCS foods until unit is serviced AND can maintain TCS foods at or below 41F.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, old droppings, and other debris: - coffee counter area (under equipment) - retail shelves - inside cabinets under coffee area
4-602.13
39
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front counter area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Containers of beverages were observed stored on the floor in the retail, walk in cooler, and the back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceilings in the back storage area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.16
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The: 1.floors in the back storage 2.walls behind the 3 bay sink 3.the 3 bay sink 4.walls and fans in the walk in cooler area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The beverage cooler in the retail area is in poor repair(ambient temperature 47 degrees Fahrenheit). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elmwood Shell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elmwood Shell on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elmwood Shell?
Across the inspection record, hot & cold water available has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elmwood Shell.
How does Elmwood Shell compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Elmwood Shell most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Elmwood Shell's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elmwood Shell have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about nine previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elmwood Shell 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 Elmwood Shell inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elmwood Shell is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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