Johnson and Wales University

261 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02903

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food separated and protected, showing up one time.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as beverages) in the lowboy refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated eggs.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knife) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the lactic acid sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and sanitizer buckets.

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-204.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC cleaned/sanitized during inspection.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Johnson and Wales University last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Johnson and Wales University on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Johnson and Wales University?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Johnson and Wales University.

How does Johnson and Wales University compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Johnson and Wales University most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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