Renaissance Providence Hotel

5 Avenue Of The Arts, Providence, RI 02903
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Renaissance Providence Hotel is still short, with only two visits logged. Renaissance Providence Hotel was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dish machine is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucets at the 3-bay sink were observed in poor repair. Inspector observed no cold water at the first faucet and a leak at the second.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
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. Staff cleaned and sanitized slicer during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Containers of multiple foods and/or beverages were observed stored on the floor in the office, servers' storage room, and shared walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The trash area has an accumulation of litter and debris.
5-501.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the VIP ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets to the VIP reach-in were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
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Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The dish machine in the VIP Lounge was not dispensing sanitizer solution. PIC called for service. All utensils to be brought to main kitchen to be cleaned and sanitized until serviced.
4-204.117
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair in the main kitchen: -ceiling over dish machine -ceiling tiles over storage hallway -missing tile over slicer area -wall corner (near storage area) -coving in storage hallway.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: VIP Lounge refrigerator door gaskets and latch were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renaissance Providence Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Providence Hotel on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renaissance Providence Hotel?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Providence Hotel.

How does Renaissance Providence Hotel compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Renaissance Providence Hotel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Renaissance Providence Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Renaissance Providence Hotel have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Renaissance Providence Hotel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.