Jolly Roger

257 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

Chinese

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jolly Roger stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 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: two violations last time, one this time.

The pattern that stands out is hands clean & properly washed, which has been cited one time.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Jolly Roger on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Food Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves. Employee self-corrected behavior during inspection.

2-301.14

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. PIC placed napkins for use.

6-301.12

Mops not properly air-dried after use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Oct 31, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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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.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jolly Roger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jolly Roger on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jolly Roger?

Across the inspection record, hands clean & properly washed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Jolly Roger.

How does Jolly Roger compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Jolly Roger most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Jolly Roger's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jolly Roger have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Jolly Roger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jolly Roger is inspected around two times per year on average.

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