Golden Crest Nursing Center

100 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Golden Crest Nursing Center appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Golden Crest Nursing Center's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, pork was placed hot and covered in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Pork was transferred to sheet pans at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway outside of kitchen, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sanitizer dispenser at the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, service has been called.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the ice machine is draining onto the floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. PIC informed.

5-402.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the warewashing area and mop sink area is in poor repair, observed missing tiles throughout. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. PIC informed.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area is in poor repair, observed gap in floor with incomplete seal. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.

6-501.11

Jan 2, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 46-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Observed slicer to have rusty and torn screws. PIC informed.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed freezer to have frost buildup. PIC informed.

4-202.16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Crest Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Crest Nursing Center on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Golden Crest Nursing Center?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Golden Crest Nursing Center.

How does Golden Crest Nursing Center compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Golden Crest Nursing Center most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Golden Crest Nursing Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Golden Crest Nursing Center have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Golden Crest Nursing Center 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 Golden Crest Nursing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Crest Nursing Center is inspected around two times per year on average.

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