Olneyville New York System- Providence

20 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Olneyville New York System- Providence six times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. Per PIC, walk-in cooler leak will be serviced this week.

5-403.12

Aug 26, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: French fries, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. French fries were observed between 50-60 DF. French fries were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The 1 door reach-in was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food in unit was evaluated and either voluntarily disposed of or moved to working refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Aug 14, 2025

Opening

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0-10 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Per PIC, establishment is going to use disposable plates and utensils today. For anything required to be sanitized, establishment must use 3-bay sink to sanitize.

4-501.114

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meat sauce and cheese sauce, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, both food items were made yesterday and observed between 50-55 DF. Meat sauce and cheese sauce were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and above the hot hold unit on the service line 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen, 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olneyville New York System- Providence last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olneyville New York System- Providence on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olneyville New York System- Providence?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olneyville New York System- Providence.

How does Olneyville New York System- Providence compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Olneyville New York System- Providence most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Olneyville New York System- Providence's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Olneyville New York System- Providence have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olneyville New York System- Providence means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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