Providence Zen Center

99 Pound Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Providence Zen Center has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Providence Zen Center was last inspected on Feb 7, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Providence Zen Center's record stops at Feb 7, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Compared to other Cumberland restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Residential refrigerator unit was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit ambient temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Unit temperature was adjusted at the end of the inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: Establishment did not receive a variance from RIDOH Center for Food Protection for the specialized processes such as fermentation. All food was voluntarily disposed of. -Establishment is not approved for this process. -Establishment shall submit plans to RIDOH Center for Food Protection to do fermenting specialized process. -Plan MUST be approved by RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

8-103.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside at the trash area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Providence Zen Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Providence Zen Center on file is from Feb 7, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Providence Zen Center compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Providence Zen Center most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Providence Zen Center 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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