R I College Donovan Dining Center
Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at R I College Donovan Dining Center, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so R I College Donovan Dining Center trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chicken Breast), 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 food product.
3-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized.PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (throughout establishment) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of (dry ingredients) are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (back kitchen prep area ) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep table shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the (food storage area ) do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
58
Oct 23, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cooked chicken and hotdogs) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (hood vents and food storage shelves in kitchen) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the (kitchen near kettles) do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (front grill ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under serving line and ice machine area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Dec 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Air gap is missing at two (2) prep sinks on kitchen line. Per interview with PIC, only one sink is used for food prep and appropriate alternative methods are used to prevent contamination of food.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (buffalo chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitize.
4-601.11(A)
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The blade to the food processor was in poor repair. Inspector observed chipping. Blade taken out of service.
4-202.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (spoons, tongs) in the salad bar area were stored in baskets with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich prep unit and gaskets on several refrigeration units have an accumulation of dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Openings observed to the walls of the storage room. PIC informed.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R I College Donovan Dining Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R I College Donovan Dining Center on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R I College Donovan Dining Center?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R I College Donovan Dining Center.
How does R I College Donovan Dining Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?
R I College Donovan Dining Center most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has R I College Donovan Dining Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at R I College Donovan Dining Center have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at R I College Donovan Dining Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is R I College Donovan Dining Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, R I College Donovan Dining Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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