Gift Horse

272 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Gift Horse is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The last inspection found two violations, up from zero the time before.

Insects, rodents & animals not present comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hall, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The cold drawers under the grill was observed in poor repair, with an ambient temperature of 51 degrees. PIC scheduled service for 6/5/25.
4-501.11
86
Jun 8, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gift Horse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gift Horse on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gift Horse?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Gift Horse.

How does Gift Horse compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Gift Horse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Gift Horse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gift Horse have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gift Horse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.