Skeffs East Providence

507 N Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

High Risk

Skeffs East Providence has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 10 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

“Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Spray hose at the 3-bay sink is in poor repair and is wrapped with plastic wrap. Spray hose must be properly repaired.

5-205.15

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Seasonal menu is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher at the bar.

4-204.115

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the kitchen dishwasher.

4-302.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cleaning supplies and oven mitts were observed in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the establishment, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the small prep unit observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.

4-501.11

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cleaning supplies were observed in/on the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the establishment, 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 Skeffs East Providence last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Skeffs East Providence on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Skeffs East Providence?

Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Skeffs East Providence.

How does Skeffs East Providence compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Skeffs East Providence most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Skeffs East Providence's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Skeffs East Providence have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Skeffs East Providence 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.

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