Lobanton

65 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Lobanton has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Lobanton was last inspected on Feb 26, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC informed.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The menu board is lacking an allergen statement. PIC placed notice at point of sale.

2-103.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers of oil were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff moved oil to new location.

3-305.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters were not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC closed receptacles.

5-501.113

Dec 12, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lobanton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lobanton on file is from Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Lobanton compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Lobanton most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Lobanton's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lobanton have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lobanton 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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