Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar

121 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on cookline prep unit were observed in poor repair. PIC stated work order is in place.

4-501.11

Sep 12, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (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.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Bacon wrapped scallops, salmon, olive tapenade, and marinated shrimp were observed held at 46-47 degrees Fahrenheit in prep unit, cold drawers, and grill drawers. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of PIC, foods were recently placed in unit. Additional ice was added to foods and foods were relocated to other refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Lobster Sherry Sauce and Chicken Broth were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods date marked from previous day. Temperatures observed at 45-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods were voluntarily disposed by the PIC.

3-501.15

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-103.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Physical facilities not in good repair (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Protective shielding in protein walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair. Physical facilities must be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the walk-in cooler for proteins and grill drawers were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the handsink by the dishmachine has an accumulation of black residue. Caulking was also observed in poor repair.

4-601.11(B)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Condensate line from upstairs equipment is draining into seafood prep sink. Condensate water must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar.

How does Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar 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 Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hemenways Seafood Grill and Oyster Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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