Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill

1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill has been inspected four times since 2025. The most recent report on file is from Nov 25, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2025

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed cheese, roast beef, and chili being stored in walk in cooler with dates exceeding the 7 day datemarking.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.18

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Inspector observed cheese with mold. PIC volntarily disposed of food product.

3-101.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Jul 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (butter) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Various packaged foods and cookies ) packaged in the food establishment are lacking completed labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.PIC informed and added ingredients to labels.

3-602.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food packaged in establishment is lacking major allergens. PIC informed and added allergens to labels.

2-102.11(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints and beard guards. 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.Hair restraints were given. PIC informed facial hair(beards must be restrained.

2-402.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (throughout the establishment). Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Jun 27, 2025

Opening

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The water pressure at the handwashing sink in kitchen has inadequate water pressure.

5-103.12

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the womens restroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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.

4-501.112

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under ice machine 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (The prep unit ) located in the (grill station ) area was not in good repair.Ambient temperatures observed at 50DF. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS food products in unit until repaired and/or replaced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (slicer and steam table shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill.

How does Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Epicurean Feast at 1 Capitol Hill 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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