Pv Deli

783 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, Pv Deli has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Pv Deli trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food contacted unclean equipment or utensils (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food observed in contact with unclean surfaces in the food prep unit. Discussed not overfilling containers with PIC.

3-304.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Food thermometers are not calibrated.

4-203.11

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Potato salad was placed hot in the display case in covered plastic containers greater than four inches deep. Potato salad was relocated to refrigerator.

3-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer is to be cleaned and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Date marking procedures show food would be disposed of after 8 days. Date marking procedures reviewed, allowing 7 days only.

3-501.17

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the portable fans have an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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

Mar 14, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rolling rack have an accumulation of food residue.

4-602.13

May 28, 2024

Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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.

4-302.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One ceiling light bulb in the kitchen nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pv Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pv Deli on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pv Deli?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pv Deli.

How does Pv Deli compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pv Deli most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Pv Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pv Deli have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Pv Deli means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Pv Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pv Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.

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