Madeira Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
64
Score
Public records show four inspections at Madeira Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Aug 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Madeira Restaurant's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
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.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machines, deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of black and pink residues, food, and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer and ice machines are being cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be stored in/on a clean, dry location.
3-304.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: A couple of areas of the floor in the kitchen are in poor repair. Paint has peeled away leaving concrete. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair with materials that are smooth, dry, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Many areas of the flooring have been properly repaired/replaced.
6-101.11
64
Apr 21, 2025
Food Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: Floor in the kitchen remains in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
95
Sep 17, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Food in unit was also observed at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, service has been called to fix unit and is expected for today. Ice was placed over all food in unit at the time of inspection. No TCS foods are to be stored in unit unless they are over ice until unit can hold and ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. If unit is not able to be repaired today, then all TCS foods in unit must be moved to properly functioning refrigeration.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies, and mice is not controlled as evidenced by live activity, and 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. Per PIC, pest control is routinely coming once a week. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control to eliminate pests.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles throughout the facility are in poor repair. The wall next to the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment must use 3-bay sink to sanitize until the dish machine is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizing concentration. Establishment called for service on the dish machine at the time of inspection.
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods beef were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Raw beef was moved to the bottom shelf at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. The date of the last shellstock sold were lacking on the tags. Establishment is to mark each tag with the date of the last shellstock sale.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils knives, slicer, and both ice machines were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were moved to the 3-bay sink, and both ice machines were emptied at the time of inspection. Slicer and both ice machines must be cleaned and sanitized before using again.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is 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. Establishment is to increase pest control as frequently as needed and provide inspector with pest control report at the time of next inspection. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings to monitor new activity.
6-501.111
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 was observed without a handle. Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles throughout the facility are in poor repair. The wall next to the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Madeira Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Madeira Restaurant on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Madeira Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Madeira Restaurant.
How does Madeira Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Madeira Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Madeira Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Madeira Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Madeira Restaurant 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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