Sarto

86 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Sarto has been inspected three times since 2024. Sarto was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to seven.

The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited two times.

Sarto's latest score of 52 falls below the Providence average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the faucet of the 3-bay sink.

5-205.15

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lemon whip was observed with date mark exceeding 7 days. Disposed.

3-501.18

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (lemons) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Lemons disposed.

3-301.11

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)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A wet wiping cloth was observed draped over the hand-washing sink in the server area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The lids to the prep units were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan guards in the walk-in were observed with dust and debris.

6-501.12

Mar 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service called during inspection. The kitchen dishwasher will be used until the bar dishwasher has been serviced.

4-501.111

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in the maintenance hallway leading to the walk in cooler. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Orkin PCS weekly.

6-501.111

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Menus are lacking allergy statement. English Food Allergies What You Need to Know

2-103.11

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink during inspection. A new mop sink was purchased, and is on site, and will be installed tonight per PIC. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

5-203.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the maintenance hallway, in the bar, and beneath equipment in the cooking area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage

Inspector notes: Water observed in stacked shaker cups at the bar. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.

4-901.11

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice wands observed stored inside an unclean chest freezer. Equipment and utensils must be protected from contamination.

4-904.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor mixer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sarto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sarto on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sarto?

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

How does Sarto compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sarto most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sarto's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sarto have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sarto means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sarto inspected?

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

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