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Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island

401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02906
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surfaces clean, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment and utensils until dishwasher has been serviced.
4-501.111
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cheese was placed in freezer. Foods requiring refrigeration are not to be kept in kitchen refrigerator until a temperature of 41 degrees F or lower can be maintained.
3-501.16(A)
74
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Washed whole melon was placed back in unclean box before cutting. Clean and sanitized equipment must be used.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 2 chest freezers in the room beneath the stairs have an accumulation of frost and other debris.
4-602.13
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler (unused at time of inspection) have an accumulation of soil residue, and other debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
78
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the camp, staff, and lift-top refrigerators. 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.
4-204.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk case and chest freezer have an accumulation of frost and ice.
4-602.13
86
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk in classrooms observed held at 44-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was placed in the freezer to rapidly chill.
3-501.16(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units in some classrooms. 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.
4-204.112
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 5, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.

How does Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island 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 Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is inspected around three times per year on average.

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