Small Format

335 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jul 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to three.

Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Small Format's 74 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The refrigerator in the basement was observed with an ambient temperature of 51 degrees. PIC adjusted temperature; ambient temperature began to decrease during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.
2-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The area for storing garbage cans was observed with an accumulation of tarps, furniture, and other debris. Refuse areas must be maintained clean and free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
74
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Small Format last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Small Format on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Small Format?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Small Format.

How does Small Format compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Small Format's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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