Gourmet House Restaurant

787 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Gourmet House Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: 10 violations last time, four this time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Numerous food were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen, walk in cooler, and basement storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

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

Inspector notes: A cleaver is stored on an unclean surface (side of the prep unit along wall) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Water observed in blender. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.

4-901.11

Apr 17, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.

View 19 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

2-102.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12

Single-use articles reused

4-502.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Proper cold holding temperatures

5-501.116

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

6-501.110

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

2-401.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gourmet House Restaurant on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Gourmet House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Gourmet House Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Gourmet House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gourmet House Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Gourmet House Restaurant 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 Gourmet House Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet House Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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