Hattie Ide Chaffee Home

200 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02915

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to zero.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among East Providence restaurants, the typical score is 79; Hattie Ide Chaffee Home is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Ice observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed thawing on the counter in a container of stagnant water. 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Robot coupe is not in good repair. Cover is cracked and blade is pitted.

4-501.11

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemical taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mixer, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Robot Coupe) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli turkey observed not marked with the date of slicing/preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods sliced/prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hattie Ide Chaffee Home last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home.

How does Hattie Ide Chaffee Home compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Hattie Ide Chaffee Home most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Hattie Ide Chaffee Home's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hattie Ide Chaffee Home 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 Hattie Ide Chaffee Home inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hattie Ide Chaffee Home is inspected around two times per year on average.

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