Lima Kitchen

249 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI 02907

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Lima Kitchen has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Lima Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed in freezer to cool.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - Two-door cooler located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Ambident of 49 degrees Fahrenheit was observed. PIC moved TSC items to milk cooler. - Milk cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tile of floor and wall juncture near the 2 door cooler was observed in poor repair (broken tile).

6-501.11

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Empty milk cooler located in the dining area was not in good repair. (Ambient above 60 degrees F.)

4-501.11

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following was observed in poor repair. 1. Hot Hold Unit (not operatable) 2. Steam Table (not operatable) 3. Sanitizer Dispenser (leaking)

4-501.11

Oct 3, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas in poor repair... - Missing coving tile (next to refrigerator) - Ceiling ledge was observed splintering (kitchen area) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lima Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lima Kitchen on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lima Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lima Kitchen.

How does Lima Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Lima Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Lima Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Lima Kitchen have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lima Kitchen 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 Lima Kitchen inspected?

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

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