Honduras Restaurant

175 Manton Ave Fl1, Providence, RI 02909
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Honduras Restaurant, the earliest from 2026. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Honduras Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot water handle for the kitchen hand sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Along the walls and corners in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Feb 13, 2026
Reinspection for Opening
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and follow pest control recommendations.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot water handle for the kitchen hand sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The bottom of the wall in the bar area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH.
2-102.12(A)
70
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.
4-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils pots and pans were observed with an accumulation of droppings, food, and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is to wash, rinse, and sanitize all effected pots, pans, and food contact surfaces. 3-bay sink was set-up at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Beans and shredded meat was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing on the counter. 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. Chicken was placed in refrigerator at the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by a large accumulation of dropping throughout kitchen and on food contact surfaces. The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by dead cockroach. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to have a full evaluation done from a licensed pest control company and is to have pest control report/plan for inspector at the time of the next inspection.
6-501.111
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front and side of establishment, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot water handle for the kitchen hand sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a properly functioning mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. The mop sink faucet was observed detached. Establishment is to re attach faucet or replace mop sink.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honduras Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honduras Restaurant on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Honduras Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Honduras Restaurant.

How does Honduras Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Honduras Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Honduras Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Honduras Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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