Rhode Island Billiards

2026 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Rhode Island Billiards has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average North Providence facility scores 81, putting Rhode Island Billiards on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Environmental Complaint

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

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Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.

4-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils both ice machines were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machines were placed out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use either ice machine until they are properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The corners in the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue food debris, and old droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jan 31, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing to the 3 bay sink is in poor repair. Leak observed from the bottom left pipe.

5-205.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Units to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The wall junctures in the door way do not have coving. The wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles to be peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhode Island Billiards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhode Island Billiards on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhode Island Billiards?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rhode Island Billiards.

How does Rhode Island Billiards compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Rhode Island Billiards most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Rhode Island Billiards' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rhode Island Billiards have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rhode Island Billiards means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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