Moonshine Alley
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Moonshine Alley, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from nine violations to one.
Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Moonshine Alley's latest score of 95 sits above the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Inspector observed door sweep installed; sweep must be lowered.
6-202.15
95
Dec 10, 2025
Environmental Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils in the storage crock are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided. Staff removed all utensils with lip surface up and brought to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-903.11(A)
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Inspector observed an air break; PIC informed.
5-402.11
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (fried chicken) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Staff disposed.
3-301.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC contacted owner to schedule service. Technician arrived during inspection.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, slicer, vegetable chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All equipment taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. Ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machines, for the quaternary ammonium at the bar 3-bay sinks, and the sink and surface solution for the kitchen 3-bay sink. Inspector provided during inspection.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind the cook line have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Soap and paper towel dispenser were observed installed at the kitchen prep sink and at the 3-bay sink of the bar. PIC was informed to remove or relocate.
6-301.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of liquid 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Buckets of pickles and potatoes were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Salad prep unit lid was observed missing a handle.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -3-door reach-in (salad prep area) -under prep unit hoods -refrigeration door gaskets -hot box shelves.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Finish observed worn on wood shelving in kitchen storage areas.
6-501.11
27
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located by the men's room and mop room, are 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings were observed in dry storage room and basement stairs. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moonshine Alley last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moonshine Alley on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moonshine Alley?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Moonshine Alley.
How does Moonshine Alley compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Moonshine Alley most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Moonshine Alley's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moonshine Alley have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about nine previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moonshine Alley 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 Moonshine Alley inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moonshine Alley is inspected around two times per year on average.
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