Haruki East

172 Wayland Avenue, Providence, RI 02906

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Haruki East has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Haruki East was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling time and temperature” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Haruki East on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Panko dated 6/22 observed with food debris from previous days. Disposed.

3-501.19

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bucket of soapy water observed in the hand-washing sink in the cooking area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open container of fish to be cut observed stored on the floor beneath dirty broom and umbrella in the room off the sushi area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor, and food must be protected from contamination.

3-305.11

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed eating at the fish cutting board in room off sushi area. EMPLOYEEs shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; or other items needing protection can not result.

2-401.11

Jun 18, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shrimp was observed thawing in stagnant on the drainboard of the food prep sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Single-use items (tofu containers) observed being used for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.

4-502.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor around the grease trap in the basement has an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish observed at 60 degrees, thawing with packaging intact. ROP fish must be removed from packaging before thawing. Disposed.

3-501.13

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers (a spray bottle, and a large plastic container) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

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.

6-301.11

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Single-Use containers are being reused for food preparation and storage. Singele-use items shall not be reused.

4-502.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The area around the grease trap in the basement has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris, along with liquid from foam coming out of top of unit.. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 29, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Proper cold holding temperatures

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

In-use utensils: properly stored

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haruki East last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Haruki East on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Haruki East?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling time and temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Haruki East.

How does Haruki East compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Haruki East most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Haruki East's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Haruki East have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Haruki East 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 Haruki East inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Haruki East is inspected around two times per year on average.

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