Patrick's Pub

381 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

Across the inspection history, proper cooling time and temperature is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: (Shepards pie and beef stew), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC voluntarily disposed of product.

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC ), (shepards pie and beef stew ) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.PIC informed.

3-501.15

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 ( ) area.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (basement ) area is in poor repair. Observed holes The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grates (hood/ventilation unit have an accumulation of dust and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Patrick's Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Patrick's Pub on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Patrick's Pub?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling time and temperature has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Patrick's Pub.

How does Patrick's Pub compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Patrick's Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Patrick's Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Patrick's Pub have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Patrick's Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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