Geko

1815 Smith St, North Providence, RI 02911
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Geko has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average North Providence facility scores 81, putting Geko on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage and retail areas, are 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 & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelves in the walk-in cooler. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk racks and fan blades in the walk-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: An acumination of foliage and debris was observed around the refuse area. PIC notified.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the retail shelves throughout the facility and back storage area 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
70
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the coffee area has an accumulation of soil residue and dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The light in the walk in cooler area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Geko last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Geko on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Geko?

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

How does Geko compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Geko most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Geko's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Geko have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Geko means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.