Higher Ground International

21 Peace Street, Providence, RI 02907
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Higher Ground International has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to two violations previously.

Proper cooling methods used comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Higher Ground International's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below.
4-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cases of eggs, meat and seafood were observed stored on the floor in the storage areas. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Higher Ground International last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Higher Ground International on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Higher Ground International?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Higher Ground International.

How does Higher Ground International compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Higher Ground International most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Higher Ground International's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Higher Ground International have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Higher Ground International means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.