Providence Rescue Mission

627 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Providence Rescue Mission three times, with records going back to 2025. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dent(s) on dumpster causing unit to leak. PIC informed.

5-501.111

Aug 12, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.PIC informed to sanitize utensils and equipment in 3 bay sink.

4-501.114

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Sausage), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.PIC voluntarily disposed of product.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Milk) was observed held at (47) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing under hand sink and dishwasher in kitchen in poor repair. Observed leakage.

5-205.15

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

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

3-501.15

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: (Various food product) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodent) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in kitchen food storage shelves ). 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.

6-501.111

No soap available at handwashing sink (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.

6-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (chlorine ) sanitizing solution for the (dishwasher ).

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Outside dumpster was observed with an accumulation of trash , litter, cardbord boxes and/or other debris.

5-501.115

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.

2-102.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: (Food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in cooler ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Providence Rescue Mission last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Providence Rescue Mission on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Providence Rescue Mission?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Providence Rescue Mission.

How does Providence Rescue Mission compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Providence Rescue Mission most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Providence Rescue Mission's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Providence Rescue Mission have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Providence Rescue Mission 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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