Harrys Bar Burger

301 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Harrys Bar Burger has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to six between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The cold drawers were observed non-functional at the time of inspection, with food held on ice. PIC stated that repair and/or new unit is scheduled for tomorrow. Foods were moved to alternative refrigeration.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue and debris: -walk-in gaskets -beverage tubing covering (in walk-in) -floor/wall junctures in basement storage area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Coving near basement stairs observed in poor repair.
6-201.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Trash and debris were observed in the common areas around the dumpster area. Refuse areas are to be maintained clean to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
70
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer and wash buckets were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Buckets removed during inspections.
5-205.11
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door to the prep unit was not in good repair. Inspector observed interior panel missing and exposed insulation.
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the 3 bay sink area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harrys Bar Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harrys Bar Burger on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harrys Bar Burger?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harrys Bar Burger.

How does Harrys Bar Burger compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Harrys Bar Burger most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Harrys Bar Burger's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harrys Bar Burger have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harrys Bar Burger means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.