Johnson and Wales University
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2023, Johnson and Wales University has three inspections in the public record. On Oct 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly seven violations before.
Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above various ready-to-eat foods in the store room and culinary labs 416 & 315. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated eggs.
3-302.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order AND THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLFISH WAS USED from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris in culinary lab 416. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took slicer out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the lowboy refrigeration unit in culinary lab 416. 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.
4-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in store room seafood walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-203.12
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machines in all culinary labs.
4-302.13
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Chef was observed not wearing hair restraint in culinary lab 416. 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.
2-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment are not stored inverted in the storage room. PIC inverted equipment.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces of have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - store room produce cooler 1 fan cover - store room food carts - store room food containers (old labels)
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed an accumulation of trash/debris around trash compactor area. Area to be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the receiving dock walk-in freezer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
41
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (meat grinder and pasta roller) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC moved to warewashing area to be wash and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (ROP beef) was observed thawing in a pan stored in sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP Fish was observed thawing in sink with package still intact. Fish observed at 48DF. PIC voluntarily disposed.
3-501.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food product were observed stored on the floor in the (receiving walk in and Alaska freezer ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (slicer and ice machine vents ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Outside trash compacter area observed with debris, foliage, and litter. Outside refuse area must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5-501.115
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer Room 315) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC informed.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the loading dock, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Handwash sink located in the room 103 was observed leaking at the base of the faucet. The dish machine located in the room 315 was observed leaking at right top corner of machine. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine air filter located by room 208 has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors underneath the carbonzime machine located in room 315 has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The caulking in the ware washing area located in room 315 has an accumulation of black and pink residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
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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 Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Johnson and Wales University?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, 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 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Johnson and Wales University's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Johnson and Wales University have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Johnson and Wales University means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Johnson and Wales University inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Johnson and Wales University is inspected around two times per year on average.
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