Screaming Unicorn

50 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Screaming Unicorn three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sauces were 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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

May 16, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar. A dishwasher thermometer was ordered online during inspection.

4-302.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles are missing above the mop sink area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Apr 25, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The grease recycling receptacle outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures along the wall with the mop sink and hand sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a proper ceiling in food prep areas. A ceiling must be installed.

6-201.16

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the bar, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Screaming Unicorn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Screaming Unicorn on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Screaming Unicorn compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Screaming Unicorn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Screaming Unicorn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Screaming Unicorn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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