Sankofa Community Kitchen

70 Westfield St, Providence, RI 02907
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Sankofa Community Kitchen has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection turned up two violations, more than the one found previously.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Sankofa Community Kitchen's latest score of 90 sits above the Providence average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (front community room ), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment, furniture or items were observed in the (dumpster) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
90
May 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a box of gloves and electrical wiring being stored in a refrigeration unit. PIC relocated items during inspection.
3-307.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sankofa Community Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sankofa Community Kitchen on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sankofa Community Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sankofa Community Kitchen.

How does Sankofa Community Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sankofa Community Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sankofa Community Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sankofa Community Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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