Pickerel

3 Luongo Sq, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Pickerel has three inspections in the public record. On Aug 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after two on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, no bare hand contact with RTE food has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Pickerel on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 28, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (blanched greens used as garnish) 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. PIC discarded.

3-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Dishes were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed.

5-205.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed outside of back kitchen door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. PIC informed.

6-501.114

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on 2-door low boy were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pickerel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pickerel on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pickerel?

Across the inspection record, no bare hand contact with RTE food has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Pickerel.

How does Pickerel compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pickerel most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Pickerel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pickerel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pickerel 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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18 Luongo Memorial Square

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