Martin Luther King
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Martin Luther King, the earliest from 2023. Martin Luther King was last inspected on Feb 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to four.
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Martin Luther King squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on one milk case was not in good repair, torn and shredded.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces a milk case have an accumulation of ice.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the dry storage and dishwasher areas are pushed out of place. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Diced chicken was observed held at47 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 disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall near the kitchen hand sink has an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on the prep table. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The steam table was not in good repair, with one hot well nonfunctional.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gasket on large milk case were observed in poor repair, torn and shredded.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the door handles on refrigerators and freezers have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are missing or pushed aside in the dry storage and dishwasher areas. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey bacon was observed thawing in a pan of stagnant water on the drainboard of the 3 bay sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of tape/tape residue, soil residue and/or food debris. The floor in the dry storage area beneath shelves have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The dishwasher is in poor repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. A work order has been submitted per Operations Manager.
6-501.11
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the delivery area, is not tight-fitting, with a gap between the 2 doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
90
Oct 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid/lactic acid sanitizer solution was observed in excess of limits in the 3 bay sink. Sanitizers must be used according to directions on labels. Daily sanitizer logs are to be maintained.
7-204.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings and urine observed on shelves in the dry storage room. 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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (numerous utensils in the clean storage drawer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All unclean items were taken to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Salads and sandwiches were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A wooden table with attached hutch in the food preparation area was not in good repair, with the front edge worn down and a crack exposed between layers of materials, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized. Table must be removed from the premised.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The steamer was not in good repair, still nonfunctional after 2 service repair calls per staff. Steamer must be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves in the dry storage room have an accumulation of rodent droppings & urine, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces of the oven especially around dials, and the table beneath the unused slicer have an accumulation of debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the dry storage area have an accumulation of dried spilled liquid and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The hand washing sink in the food production/cooking area is in poor repair, with a nonfunctional hot water handle. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Martin Luther King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Martin Luther King on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Martin Luther King?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Martin Luther King.
How does Martin Luther King compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Martin Luther King most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Martin Luther King's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Martin Luther King have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Martin Luther King 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 Martin Luther King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Martin Luther King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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