Riverside Congregational Church

15 Oak Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Riverside Congregational Church has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: seven violations last time, one this time.

Certified food protection manager accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Providence restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee certified in food safety management must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handsink is not currently operating. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Handwashing done in improper location

Inspector notes: Employees are washing their hands in the 2-bay warewashing sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.

2-301.15

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The 2-bay warewashing sink, being used for hand-washing was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chowder was observed thawing in the sink without water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 2-bay sink.

4-302.14

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riverside Congregational Church last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riverside Congregational Church on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Riverside Congregational Church?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Riverside Congregational Church.

How does Riverside Congregational Church compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Riverside Congregational Church most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Riverside Congregational Church's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Riverside Congregational Church have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Riverside Congregational Church 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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