Playa Pvd

840 Allens Ave, Providence, RI 02905

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Playa Pvd has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Playa Pvd on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2025

Opening

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment has pest control service.

6-501.111

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. PIC provided with a copy.

2-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Inspector observed the two bathrooms and the bar hand washing sinks were lacking proper hand washing signage.

6-301.14

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit, kitchen hood vents, and ice chests have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, ice and/or other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall behind the mop sink are constructed of painted wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towels were lacking at hand-washing sink in the kitchen.

6-301.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Pvd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Pvd on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Pvd?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Playa Pvd.

How does Playa Pvd compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Playa Pvd most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Playa Pvd 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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