Helado Taiyaki

102 Dean St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Helado Taiyaki appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 16, 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 six to nine between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, proper date marking and disposition has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

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

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
2-102.12(A)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
6-301.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(B)
61
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
3-302.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
3-501.17
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
6-301.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
5-403.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.113
50
Oct 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
6-202.15
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Helado Taiyaki last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Helado Taiyaki on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Helado Taiyaki?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Helado Taiyaki.

How does Helado Taiyaki compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Helado Taiyaki most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Helado Taiyaki's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Helado Taiyaki have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around nine more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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