Modesta
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
82
Score
Modesta has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 28, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
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)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back outside) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
82
Jul 11, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
95
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various meat products and rice was observed held at (43-47) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.Product Disposed
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various meat products was 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage area. 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the mobile trailer and back storage trailer have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector observed hood system in mobile establishment with an accumulation oil and dust.The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
4-202.18
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Beverage containers and food product were observed stored on the floor in the the back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit and 2 door refrigerators have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Modesta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Modesta on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Modesta compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Modesta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Modesta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Modesta have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Modesta 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 Modesta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Modesta is inspected around two times per year on average.
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