Hope Creamery

569 Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Hope Creamery has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 2, 2026, 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.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus two before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Hope Creamery trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
Inspector notes: Grapes were not washed before being put on toothpicks. Plant foods must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut.
3-302.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink was not in good repair, with sealant pulling away from the surface, and is not smooth and easily cleanable.
4-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dipper well was not turned on, leaving the ice cream scoops in stagnant water.
3-304.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
64
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ice cream toppings 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hope Creamery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hope Creamery on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hope Creamery?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hope Creamery.

How does Hope Creamery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Hope Creamery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Hope Creamery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hope Creamery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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