Honey Dew

269 Valley St, Providence, RI 02908
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2024
61
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Aug 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to six violations.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Honey Dew on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Milk) was observed held at (53) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed at the plumbing under the 3 bay sink. PIC informed.
5-205.15
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.
2-102.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of (dry food product) are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Milk dispenser located in the (front counter) area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 54Df.Establishment not allowed to store any TCS product in unit until repaired and/or replaced.
4-501.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking sink stoppers for 3 bay sink.
4-204.119
61
May 23, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Honey Dew last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Honey Dew on file is from Aug 1, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Honey Dew compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Honey Dew's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Honey Dew have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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