Hamilton House

276 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Apr 30, 2024

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 30, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Hamilton House on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back 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

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. 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)

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.

2-102.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators, and prep unit including the handles, have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One light beneath the hood was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Ventilation system not cleaned properly

Inspector notes: An accumulation of dust and soil residue observed in the hood.

6-501.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamilton House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hamilton House on file is from Apr 30, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Hamilton House compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Hamilton House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hamilton House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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