Oberlin

266 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
American
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Oberlin appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the one found previously.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheese and jam were observed held at 43-45 degrees in the prep units, with ambient temperatures at 47-51 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 adjusted thermostats during inspection. PIC stated service call was made. Inspector observed ambient temperatures were lowering during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff cleaned and sanitized slicer during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Reach-in freezer unit on the cook line was observed in poor repair, observed with tape holding the plastic plate. PIC stated that the tape was the repair performed by the manufacturer's technician. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
4-501.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Utensils (beverage strainers) in the bar 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.
4-903.11(A)
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
67
Jun 4, 2025
Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hall, 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: Reach-in freezer unit on the cook line was observed in poor repair, observed with tape holding the plastic plate. PIC stated that the tape was the repair performed by the manufacturer's technician. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
4-501.11
90
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oberlin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oberlin on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oberlin?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oberlin.

How does Oberlin compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Oberlin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oberlin have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oberlin 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 Oberlin inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oberlin is inspected around two times per year on average.