Johnny Rockets Restaurant

59 Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI 02903
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Johnny Rockets Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, two this time.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Johnny Rockets Restaurant's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Per PIC, the prep sink us unable to be used to due plumbing issues within the mall. Staff utilize bus pans to rinse produce prior to preparation and dispose water at the dish pre-rinse sink.
5-402.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC informed, item taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
78
Apr 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold drawer. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items requiring refrigeration were moved to other units or placed on ice. Service called.
3-501.16(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Per PIC, the prep sink is unable to be used due to plumbing issues within the mall, resulting in leakage that affects other establishments in the mall. Staff utilize bus pans to rinse produce prior to preparation and dispose water at the dish pre-rinse sink.
5-402.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC disassembled and placed in dishwasher.
4-601.11(A)
Employees not reporting illness or health conditions (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.
2-201.11(A)
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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Inspector provided hairnet at the time of inspection.
2-402.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces, oil, and water are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnny Rockets Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnny Rockets Restaurant on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnny Rockets Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Johnny Rockets Restaurant.

How does Johnny Rockets Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Johnny Rockets Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Johnny Rockets Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Johnny Rockets Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Johnny Rockets Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.