Geneva Diner

1162 Douglas Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Geneva Diner has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Geneva Diner was last inspected on May 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Geneva Diner's latest score of 58 falls below the North Providence average of 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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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. PIC informed to sanitize in 3 bay sink, called for service at time of inspection.

4-501.114

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1. Light switch (droppings) 2. Shelving (black residue) 3. Bread drawer (food residue)

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-403.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tongs were stored on an unclean surface (oven handle) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Feb 19, 2024

Opening

1 major violation.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. PIC informed.

3-603.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Geneva Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Geneva Diner on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Geneva Diner compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Geneva Diner most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Geneva Diner's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Geneva Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Geneva Diner 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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