Providence College/Schneider Arena

549 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02918

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Providence College/Schneider Arena stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around two violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of beverages were observed stored on the floor in the concessions area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cappuccino machine, serving counter and gaskets (2 dr lo boy) have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

4-602.13

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

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

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Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

5-202.12

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-202.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of food residue and other debris. - Shelving (counter tops) - Popcorn Machines - Dump Sinks

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Providence College/Schneider Arena last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Providence College/Schneider Arena on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Providence College/Schneider Arena?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Providence College/Schneider Arena.

How does Providence College/Schneider Arena compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Providence College/Schneider Arena most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Providence College/Schneider Arena's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Providence College/Schneider Arena have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Providence College/Schneider Arena means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Providence College/Schneider Arena inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Providence College/Schneider Arena is inspected around two times per year on average.

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