Salvation Army

386 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: May 15, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Salvation Army is still short, with only one visit logged. Salvation Army was last inspected on May 15, 2023. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since May 15, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Salvation Army's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 15, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Pasta and sausage observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was taken to the 3 bay sink to be cleaned and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the women's toilet room is in poor repair, with water stained and cracked ceiling tiles pulled out of place, exposing spun insulation. One hand washing sink in the women's toilet room is in poor repair, nonfunctional and falling into the cabinet below. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen. Single service items observed stored on the floor in the storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The sink now used for handwashing is lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding food employees to wash their hands is required at all hand sinks used by food employees.

6-301.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The light bulb beneath the hood was nonfunctional at time of inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salvation Army last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salvation Army on file is from May 15, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Salvation Army?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Salvation Army.

How does Salvation Army compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Salvation Army most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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