Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College

150 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to three.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the hand-washing sink faucet.

5-205.15

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit was observed in poor repair, maintaining ambient temperature of 61 degrees. PIC stated the hot lamp table was non-functional. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Neither unit was observed to hold or store food at the time of this inspection.

4-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sink & surface sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided during inspection; PIC contacted supervisor for supplies during inspection.

4-302.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit was observed holding an ambient temperature of 53 degrees. No food was being stored in the unit at the time of inspection.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -milk cooler gaskets -refrigerator gaskets -under prep unit hood.

4-601.11(B)

Mar 20, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheese and Sour Cream was observed held at (56 and 54) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was placed into refrigeration during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Oct 25, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sink and surface sanitizer solution was in excess of manufacture's recommended parts per million (ppm). A sink and surface sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. PIC discarded and prepared a new sanitizer solution at time of inspection.

7-204.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College?

Across the inspection record, procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College.

How does Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College 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 Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College is inspected around three times per year on average.

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