Hudson Street Deli

68 Hudson St, Providence, RI 02909

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Hudson Street Deli appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Hudson Street Deli's latest score of 58 falls below the Providence average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per PIC, pork in establishment was made at home. Food must come from an approved source. Pork was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-201.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

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. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken and deli 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles in the ware washing area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the ware washing area, and floor in the dry storage area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 15, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the ware washing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 lid is in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 8, 2025

Opening

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

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink and spray bottles were observed exceeding 400 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-300 ppm. Sanitizer was diluted to 300 ppm at the time of inspection.

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in unit was observed between 50-55 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or lower.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the prep unit refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 lid is in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the ware washing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hudson Street Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hudson Street Deli on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hudson Street Deli?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hudson Street Deli.

How does Hudson Street Deli compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Hudson Street Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Hudson Street Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hudson Street Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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