Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
67
Score
Public records show six inspections at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 13, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at three versus eight before.
Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution was observed in excess of label instructions. Sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be according to labeling instructions.
7-204.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic-covered container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Several utensils and plastic trays were not in good repair, with plastic parts cracked and/or missing.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the knife rack, door tracks in market refrigerator, and rolling racks have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Paper and adhesive residue observed on several food containers
4-602.13
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
67
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Pancake batter, French toast batter, milks, and prepared sandwiches/wraps observed held at 44-57 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. French toast batter at 57 degrees was disposed. All other foods were placed in freezer to rapidly chill.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Sandwiches, salads, wraps, and bread packaged and/or sold the food establishment are lacking labels and/or with incomplete labels lacking sub-ingredients such as cheese. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: Pepsi milk refrigerator knife rack floor mixer table mixer robot coupe base kitchen carts cafeteria trash can lid next to handsink cafeteria can opener base cold drawers beneath flattop grill in cafeteria shelf in center Action station Ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
74
Nov 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: One refrigerator and one freezer were not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The salad bar unit in the cafeteria was not in good repair, with a cracked counter impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
90
Nov 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.
3-501.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken broth was observed held at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Broth was reheated. Staff was reminded to check water temperatures on steam table before placing food in it.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the building near trash has an accumulation of litter, vegetation, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: One refrigerator and one freezer were not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspection. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: cold drawers beneath grill in cafeteria upstairs ice machine upstairs can opener base mixer paper and adhesive on numerous food containers frost and debris on ice cream freezer
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors beneath the salad bar unit in the cafeteria have an accumulation of soil residue, wood debris, and/or food 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 salad bar in the cafeteria is in poor repair, with a cracked counter, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A pressed wood support piece beneath the salad bar area is in poor repair, disintegrating into debris. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
50
Nov 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The edge of a hood panel and ledge over the grill in the cafeteria has an accumulation of black debris. The wall beside the hood has lines of grease running down the wall. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
95
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the shelves, around compressors, and in the unused lowboy in the salad bar area of the employee cafeteria. 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. Modern Pest Control Service, last day of service 11/3/23.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can openers and bases, slicer, mixers, tomato slicer, utensils in drawers, food containers in storage racks) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use. Slicer was permanently taken out of service for other reasons.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in covered container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Salads and bread packaged in the food establishment are lacking 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
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Frozen Kosher meals purchased from Bubbies are lacking complete labels. Food 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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk, cheese, and ham observed held at 53-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was disposed, and cheese placed inside refrigerator. Discussed not overfilling prep unit with PIC and employee.
3-501.16(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the trayline area, and other areas of the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with a hole in the blade, and screw treads exposed, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: deli prep unit plastic carts stoves can opener base blender base utensil drawers Pepsi refrigerator drawer rails shelves beneath prep tables dunnage racks in milk cooler tops of cold drawer units beneath cafeteria grills The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The area outside near the dumpster has an accumulation of wood and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained cleaned.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in walk in C008 has an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The ceiling and fan soffit of walk in cooler C005 has an an accumulation of dust and mold. 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 corner edging piece between the front service area and the hallway in the employee cafeteria is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Two hood lights in the kitchen, and one hood light in the employee cafeteria grill were nonfunctional at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria.
How does Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miriam Hospital and Cafeteria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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