Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar

385 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903

Indian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from eight violations the time before.

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

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Establishment is par cooking meats without a variance approval. PIC informed to submit request for variance.

3-502.11

Mar 28, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheese and salmon were observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food requiring refrigeration were moved to other units.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (mushrooms) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC informed.

3-302.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lamb and rice, which were prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, rice and lamb were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Goat was observed thawing on the counter. ROP fish was observed thawing with package intact. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Goat was placed under running water. ROP fish (under 38 degrees) was opened or (38 degrees or over) disposed.

3-501.13

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in the dish machine area next to clean dishes. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. PIC informed.

2-401.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Containers of fryer oil were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

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

Inspector notes: Staff were observed polishing clean and sanitized silverware with bare hands. PIC informed; staff obtained gloves.

4-904.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor/wall junctures in the back door area and behind kettle have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Per PIC, establishment had an electrical issue affecting the outlets for the prep units/cold drawers. Units were plugged into other outlets and were maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or lower at the time of this inspection. Electrician has been scheduled for service today.

6-501.11

Jan 9, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

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

5-205.15

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen (back door and dish was area) and the bar were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall juncture in the dish wash area is in poor repair, observed held with tape. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink at the bar is lacking proper signage.

6-301.14

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a stopper. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar.

How does Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Simha Indian Kitchen + Bar 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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