Sin

1413 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Processor Retail - In-State

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Sin has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 10, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to three.

When inspectors have written things up, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single use utensils were observed stored in a manner that did not protect the lip-contact surfaces from contamination.

3-306.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Tongs were stored on an unclean surface (cabinet handle) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Feb 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the refrigeration unit located in the basement is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: The hand sinks, located in the kitchen, were observed to have drain pipes draining directly into them. Hand sinks are designated for hand washing only.

5-202.12

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Single use items are being used for food preparation and storage.

4-502.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling above the ware washing area to be chipping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

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

3-302.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the refrigeration unit located in the basement is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Food on display not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in a manner that did not protect the lip-contact surfaces from contamination.

3-306.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a allergen statement.

2-103.11

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature

Inspector notes: The hand sinks, located in the kitchen, were observed to have drain pipes draining directly into them. Hand sinks are designated for hand washing only.

5-202.12

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Drinks packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling above the warewashing area to be chipping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Observed single service items stored on the floor in the basement.

4-903.11(A)

Single-use articles reused

Inspector notes: Single use items are being used for food preparation and storage.

4-502.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sin on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sin?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sin.

How does Sin compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Sin's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sin have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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