Sawyers

447 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2025, Sawyers has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

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

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food was observed being held past the date of disposition. Food was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
74
May 27, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a 3-bay sink in the bar area. A sink with at least 3 compartments shall be provided for manually washing, rinsing, and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS.
4-301.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room is lacking signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and entrance, 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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sawyers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sawyers on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sawyers?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sawyers.

How does Sawyers compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sawyers most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sawyers's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sawyers have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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