Rosas Tavern

92 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Rosas Tavern, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Rosas Tavern's latest score of 100 sits above the East Providence average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Foods in the tabletop cold hold unit observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Ice placed under the food containers for lunch service and service call placed. No TCS foods to be stored in this unit until it is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

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

4-204.115

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bottle of cooking wine observed in the hand-washing sink. Chef observed filling a pan from hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

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

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Food products in the tabletop cold hold unit observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Products have been in this unit for 2 hours. Ice was placed under the bins for dinner service and service call placed. TCS foods are not to be stored in this unit until it can maintain consistent temperatures at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shrimp was observed thawing in the sink. 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

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Strainer observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink and black residues. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rosas Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rosas Tavern on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rosas Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rosas Tavern.

How does Rosas Tavern compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Rosas Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Rosas Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rosas Tavern have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rosas Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rosas Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.

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