Pure Lounge

387 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jul 31, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to sanitize in the 3-bay sink until dishwasher is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration. 3-bay sink was set up at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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 is to work with pest control to eliminate fly problem.

6-501.111

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. Establishments RICFSM is expired. Establishment is to re-instate RICFSM.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hot water handle on one of two kitchen hand washing sinks, and the 3rd bay drain stropper for the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pure Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pure Lounge on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Pure Lounge?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Pure Lounge.

How does Pure Lounge compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pure Lounge most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pure Lounge 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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