Gregg's Restaurants

1940 Pawtucket Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: May 19, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Gregg's Restaurants, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Gregg's Restaurants trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: 4-door reach-in unit was observed held at 43 - 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Service line upper/lower reach-in observed at 42 degrees F. TCS foods in these units observed with temperatures 42 - 44 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were moved to properly functioning units. Service call placed. No TCS foods are to be stored in these units until they are serviced and maintaining consistent temperatures at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Squash was observed held at 130 - 137 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Squash was reheated to 165 degrees F and returned to hot hold unit.
3-501.16(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
67
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 2-door lowboy on cook/grill line was observed held at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Food products observed with temperatures between 43 - 44 degrees F and were moved to the walk-in cooler. 4-door reach-in unit observed with an ambient temperature of 43 degrees F. Upper/lower reach-in unit in service area observed with ambient temperature of 52 degrees F. TCS products moved to properly functioning units. Cake display unit observed to have an ambient temperature of 52 degrees F. Product moved to properly functioning units. Service call placed. No TCS foods are to be stored in these units until they are maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 4-door reach-in observed in poor repair, split away from the door. New gasket is to be installed.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards and cutting boards of some prep units are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris and must be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the 3-bay sink area have coving that is cracked. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in some areas of the kitchen is in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level. In addition, tile is cracked and piece missing at the ice machine. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knife sharpening tool observed stored on an unclean surface between uses. During pauses in use, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
64
Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Approved thawing methods used
35
In-use utensils: properly stored
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gregg's Restaurants last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gregg's Restaurants on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gregg's Restaurants?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gregg's Restaurants.

How does Gregg's Restaurants compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Gregg's Restaurants most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Gregg's Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Gregg's Restaurants have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Gregg's Restaurants inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gregg's Restaurants is inspected roughly once per year on average.