Persimmon Restaurant

99 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Persimmon Restaurant. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surfaces clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Persimmon Restaurant trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 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: Pork, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pork was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Utensils in the kitchen 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.

4-904.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer, and prep room lowboy have an accumulation of frozen condensate and debris. Wall-mounted fan in the kitchen has an accumulation of dust.

4-602.13

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked eggplant observed with a date mark exceeding 7 days. Disposed.

3-501.18

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information, lacking the date the last one was used.

3-402.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in freezer has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust and mold. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer and ice machine have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The chest freezers have an accumulation of frost.

4-602.13

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Persimmon Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Persimmon Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Persimmon Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Persimmon Restaurant.

How does Persimmon Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Persimmon Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Persimmon Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Persimmon Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Persimmon Restaurant 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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