In the Pink
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, In the Pink has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to five.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which In the Pink's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles in the back room.
7-201.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the basement kitchen was blocked by a large bucket of clean towels. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spoons in dry ingredients on the service line observed stored with the handles in the food. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
61
Jul 21, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the front service area is in poor repair, dripping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in the upstairs storage area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Jul 14, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-200 ppm.
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Unwrapped foods observed in the service area and basement freezers. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Frost and debris observed on uncovered bananas in the front service area freezer. Disposed.
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Kombucha was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Kombuchas were relocated to other refrigerator.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the basement was blocked with bus pans. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bananas were not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut. Disposed.
3-302.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be stored in a clean dry location, or if stored in water, the water must be at 135 degrees F, or constantly running to disperse food particles.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in stacked food containers on the clean storage rack. Cleaned and sanitized equipment must be air dried before use.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoops in dry ingredients observed with the handles in the food.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the back of the basement food prep area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food container have an accumulation of paper, adhesive, and stickers.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in the upstairs storage area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the front service area is in poor repair, dripping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
32
Jun 23, 2023
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The insulation on a duct in the mop room is in poor repair, with exposed spun insulation. A support beam in the basement near the 3 bay sink, and the wall along the basement stairs is in poor repair, with paint chipping. The coving beneath the food prep sink in the basement is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was In the Pink last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at In the Pink on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at In the Pink?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at In the Pink.
How does In the Pink compare to other restaurants in Providence?
In the Pink most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has In the Pink's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at In the Pink have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at In the Pink means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is In the Pink inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, In the Pink is inspected around two times per year on average.
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