Mills Tavern

101 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02903

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Proper cooling methods used comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Mills Tavern's latest score of 67 falls below the Providence average of 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, mac and cheese was placed hot in the 2 door reach-in refrigerator, in containers greater than four inches deep. Mac and cheese was moved to sheet pans and placed into the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.

4-302.13

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. Establishment must apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment was observed vacuum packaging cooked meatballs and shrimp. Establishment is to stop vacuum packing until approval is granted from RIDOH. Meatballs and shrimp were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

8-201.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) 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 walk-in fans and both ice machines have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mills Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mills Tavern on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Mills Tavern?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Mills Tavern.

How does Mills Tavern compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mills Tavern most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mills Tavern 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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