Flatbread Company
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
78
Score
Flatbread Company has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Flatbread Company squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand sink at the bar is lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor mixer, plastic carts, side of hand sink in server area, and prep unit have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink near the food prep sink is in poor repair, with the splash guard separating from the sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Apr 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have air gaps in the dishroom for the dishwasher, and beneath the food prep sink. Both areas currently have air breaks.
5-202.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by live small flies. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the pizza prep unit, and lowboy in back service have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
74
Apr 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have air gaps in the dishroom for the dishwasher, and beneath the food prep sink. Both areas currently have air breaks.
5-202.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-300 ppm.
4-501.114
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Linens and single service items observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Linens and single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and large dough hook) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. 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 bar was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar and kitchen dishwashers.
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by numerous live small flies, especially in the dishroom. 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. Waltham PCS last date of service 4/4/2024.
6-501.111
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, especially in the dishroom and along the outside wall of dishroom. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry 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
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was o parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quaternary ammonia sanitizer is 150-300 ppm.
3-304.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The salad prep unit, and the large dough hook were not in good repair, both taped up, impacting their ability to be cleaned & sanitized.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust and debris. The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and debris: empty prep unit in pizza area mixing bowls in dining room several plastic carts 3 bay sink salad prep unit can opener dipper well bar cooler for storing glasses.
4-602.13
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flatbread Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flatbread Company on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flatbread Company?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flatbread Company.
How does Flatbread Company compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Flatbread Company most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Flatbread Company's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Flatbread Company have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flatbread Company means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Flatbread Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flatbread Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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