Federal Hill House Association

9 Courtland Street, Providence, RI 02909

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Federal Hill House Association has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to five.

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

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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 in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.

4-302.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings in the storage closet. 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. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and increase visits as frequently as needed.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back entrance, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 1 door reach-in and 2 door reach-in shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the storage closet area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, observed dishwasher to be leaking into container.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chest freezer has an accumulation of frost buildup.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Light shield above food prep was in poor repair, observed crack.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of rodent droppings. 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: Observed missing ceiling tile in dry storage area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Federal Hill House Association last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Federal Hill House Association on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Federal Hill House Association?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Federal Hill House Association.

How does Federal Hill House Association compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Federal Hill House Association most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Federal Hill House Association's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Federal Hill House Association have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Federal Hill House Association 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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