Ichigo Ichie
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Ichigo Ichie has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. Ichigo Ichie was last inspected on Jul 2, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 14 violations earlier in the record.
“Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement. New menus have been ordered.
2-103.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided on the take-out menu does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. New menus have been ordered.
3-603.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Rice was observed cooling in pans greater than 4 inches deep. Cooling logs are not being kept/maintained. Proper cooling methods must be reviewed with all kitchen staff. Cooling logs must be maintained and available for inspector review.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies observed in the storage area near the flour products. 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 working on this issue with pest control and is to increase service as needed.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, are 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: Refrigerator door gaskets of the 2-door and 3-door reach-in units were observed in poor repair, split away from the doors. New gaskets have been ordered.
4-501.11
61
Jun 17, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Rice and noodles, which were prepared in advance, were not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Rice and noodles observed with temperatures between 43 - 44 degrees F in deep bus buckets. Cooling chart provided to be maintained.
3-501.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement. New menus have been ordered.
2-103.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided on the take-out menu does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. New menus have been ordered.
3-603.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Rice and noodles were placed above 41 degrees F in the walk-in cooler in deep bus buckets. Cooling was being done under running water in bus buckets. PIC explained use of shallow containers and ice in the cooling process.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies in the storage area near the flour and sugar products. 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. Pest control has been notified and is working on the issue.
6-501.111
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food products observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the 2-door and 3-door reach-in units were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets have been ordered.
4-501.11
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used in drinks.
4-204.16
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Some of the individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Cutting boards have been ordered.
4-501.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The door to the employee restroom is not self-closing. Contractor has been contacted and is scheduled to fix this door.
6-501.19
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Contractor has been contacted and is scheduled to repair the entrance doors.
6-202.15
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Jun 10, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Rice prepared yesterday was observed with temperatures 47 - 50 degrees F. Voluntary disposal during inspection. Proper cooling reviewed with PIC.
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of 2-door lowboy #2 at the sushi station was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods in this unit observed with temperatures of 43 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods were moved to a properly functioning unit and service call was placed. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory on the take-out menu does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies observed in the storage area. No foods observed to be contaminated. 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 has active pest control. Pest control is to be notified and increase service as needed.
6-501.111
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Rice was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods were reviewed.
3-501.15
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement.
2-103.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, are 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. In addition, utensils observed stored in stagnant water. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the 2-door reach-in and the 3-door reach-in were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.
4-501.11
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used in drinks.
4-204.16
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Some of the individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The door to the employee restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ichigo Ichie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ichigo Ichie on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ichigo Ichie?
Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ichigo Ichie.
How does Ichigo Ichie compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Ichigo Ichie most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Ichigo Ichie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ichigo Ichie have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ichigo Ichie 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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