Insa Lounge
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
100
Score
Insa Lounge appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after six on the prior visit.
Across the inspection history, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Insa Lounge is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 11, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-202.12
90
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
7 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Working containers of food and drink purees were 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
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. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.
2-501.11
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-202.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. Inspector provided.
4-302.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sinks. Inspector provided test strips.
4-302.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking paper towels. PIC provided.
6-301.12
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menus are lacking allergen statement.
2-103.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the bar was is lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The ice scoop at the bar is stored on an unclean surface (in direct contact with bottles of alcohol) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dish machine located in the bar area was not in good repair, observed leaking during use.
4-501.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The door to the staff toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The dumpster area (shared with other tenants) was not maintained clean. Dumpster areas must be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
39
Jul 12, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking signage.
5-202.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the bar area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall next to 3 bay sink (bar area) are constructed of wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms
6-201.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls above mop sink are constructed of wood (gaps in FRP). This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
74
Jun 26, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking signage.
5-202.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The shelving (air drying shelf) are constructed of wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is 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: Ambient of freezer was 81 degrees Farenheit. PIC called for service.
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the ware washing area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls behind 3 bay sink (bar area) are constructed of wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Insa Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Insa Lounge on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Insa Lounge?
Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Insa Lounge.
How does Insa Lounge compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Insa Lounge most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Insa Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Insa Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Insa Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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