Fire & Flavor Smokehouse

11 Aleppo Street, Providence, RI 02909

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Fire & Flavor Smokehouse has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, one this time.

Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Fire & Flavor Smokehouse on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 2, 2026

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling beams in the kitchen area is constructed of wood, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor ceilings must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Establishment is to seal beams.

6-201.11

Dec 31, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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. Establishment is to have dish machine serviced.

4-501.114

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink and ice machine area are constructed of concrete and dry wall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen, refrigeration area, and ice machine/mop sink area is constructed of wood, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor ceilings must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Approved material list was printed for PIC at the time of inspection.

6-201.11

Dec 30, 2025

Opening

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

4-501.114

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the bathroom is lacking running water. All hand sinks must have running water.

5-103.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Establishment is to obtain more refrigeration.

4-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fire & Flavor Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fire & Flavor Smokehouse on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fire & Flavor Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fire & Flavor Smokehouse.

How does Fire & Flavor Smokehouse compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Fire & Flavor Smokehouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Fire & Flavor Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fire & Flavor Smokehouse have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fire & Flavor Smokehouse 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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