Little Sister

737 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 26, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Little Sister has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 26, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is personal cleanliness, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 26, 2024

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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.

2-402.11

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

Inspector notes: Establishment is using time as a public health control without approval, documentation, or correct procedures. Forms to request approval provided during inspection. English Time as a Public Health Control Log

8-103.12

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Ham, ham broth, and beans were marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Disposed.

3-501.18

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Pork pasteles packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

2-402.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Utensils observed stored on unclean surfaces (shelf in front service area, and on edges of top of food prep unit) 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 curtains between the kitchen and front service area have an accumulation of food residue and debris. The fans in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, leaves, and debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Sister last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Sister on file is from Apr 26, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Sister?

Across the inspection record, personal cleanliness has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Sister.

How does Little Sister compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Little Sister's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Sister have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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