Guatelinda Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Guatelinda Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: nine violations versus six before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up seven times.
Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout kitchen and basement. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization to monitor for new activity. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control, and is to increase pest control as frequently as needed.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the 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. PIC has installed a new door sweep, but a couple opening remain. Establishment is to make door completely tight fitting.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The chest freezer lid was observed broken and in poor repair. The walk-in cooler handle was observed broken in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 9 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand soap was added at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to ware washing area at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP salmon and tilapia was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. A hole was observed in package. Salmon and tilapia were taken completely out of package at the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed.
3-501.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Dishes were removed from sink at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by -An accumulation of droppings in basement -An accumulation of droppings throughout the kitchen -2 dead mice in basement -Dead rat by dumpster The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings/dead mice using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and is to have a pest control report for inspector at the time of next inspection.
6-501.111
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishments RICFSM has expired. Establishment is to renew/re-apply with RIDOH.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The chest freezer lid was observed broken and in poor repair. The walk-in cooler handle was observed broken in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the storage area 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration units and shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The outside refuse area was observed with an accumulation of debris and a dead rat. Refuse areas must be maintained.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, there was not adequate lighting in the kitchen area. Lights were observed not working. Service arrived to fix lighting issue at the end of inspection.
6-303.11
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Aug 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Measuring cup was observed in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Creamer was observed in the hand-washing sink in the service area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed dead cockroaches on glue boards in basement. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that presents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler located in the kitchen area was not in good repair, observed active leak.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hand-washing sink ledge have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the ware-washing area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Aug 8, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (prep unit) were observed with an accumulation of dead flies. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of roaches is not controlled as evidenced by live roaches in basement (dirty linens) and back kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen have an accumulation of dead roaches. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was observed with an active leak.
4-501.11
64
Aug 6, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Measuring cup was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-202.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (storage containers, prep tables) were observed with an accumulation of roaches. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of: - Roaches is not controlled as evidenced by live and dead roaches in the establishment. - Insects is not controlled as evidenced by an abundance of small flying insects on food storage. - Rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was not in good repair, observed active leak. No foods were stored under leak at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of shelving throughout kitchen have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ledge in the back area (stairs) is in poor repair, observed incomplete seal with exposed wood. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Apr 3, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces under the flattop grills and cooking stations have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
95
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (raw whole shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as milk) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of prep table in walk-in was observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. The food contact surface of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cabbage was observed with gnawing, rodent droppings, and rodent hair. PIC voluntarily disposed.
3-101.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prepared foods (beans, macaroni salad, etc.) in the walk-in were observed held at 49-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various food items in the walk-in were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents and roaches is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings throughout the perimeters of the facility, in the walk-in, as well as cockroach carcasses. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors, walls, ledges, baseboards throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a hole in wall at the juncture of the floor and wall in basement.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop was observed stored in the ice with handle in ice between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Staff member took ice scoop to be cleaned and sanitized and replaced with a new scoop placed on a clean and sanitized surface.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was not in good repair. Inspector observed ambient temperature measuring 52-54 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC stated that service was scheduled.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in and food prep units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The area surrounding the refuse receptacles have an accumulation of litter and debris.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guatelinda Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guatelinda Restaurant on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guatelinda Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Guatelinda Restaurant.
How does Guatelinda Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Guatelinda Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Guatelinda Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Guatelinda Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around nine more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guatelinda 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 Guatelinda Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guatelinda Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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