Portuguese Sporting Club
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
82
Score
The inspection history at Portuguese Sporting Club is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated May 27, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 19 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Portuguese Sporting Club scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Digital food thermometer needs battery. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
82
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: Several chemicals observed stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items on counter at bar, and on rack in kitchen. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solutions for the 3 bay sinks.
4-302.14
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 areas of the kitchen and bar.
4-903.11(A)
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
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.
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottle) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on the counter in the bar. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer has an accumulation of frost.
4-602.13
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in the toilet rooms and bar are lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding employees to wash their hands must be posted at all hand sinks used by food employees.
6-301.14
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Shelves in the kitchen observed lined with cardboard. Bottom of refrigerator and part of kitchen counter are lined with aluminum wrap. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling and fan covers in the walk in cooler has an accumulation of mold and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Portuguese Sporting Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Portuguese Sporting Club on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Portuguese Sporting Club?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Portuguese Sporting Club.
How does Portuguese Sporting Club compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Portuguese Sporting Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Portuguese Sporting Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Portuguese Sporting Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Portuguese Sporting Club 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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