Irregardless

94 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Irregardless has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Feb 28, 2025, 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.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from zero to four.

When inspectors have written things up, food-contact surfaces has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Irregardless's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quaternary ammonia sanitizing solutions for the dish machine and 3-bay sink. Inspector provided.
4-302.14
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Used egg crates are being used to drain fried chicken. Discussed options with PIC.
3-307.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on the speed rack. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. PIC relocated items.
6-305.11
70
Feb 2, 2024
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irregardless last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irregardless on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irregardless?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Irregardless.

How does Irregardless compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Irregardless most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Irregardless's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Irregardless have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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