Snowden Dining Center
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
61
Score
Public records show four inspections at Snowden Dining Center stretching back to 2023. Snowden Dining Center was last inspected on Sep 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus two before.
Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Snowden Dining Center trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives, ice machine, ladle, tilt skillet) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items washed/sanitized. PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eel roll and spicy shrimp rolls labels did not list seafood as an allergen. PIC contacted vendor and pulled items from service.
3-602.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed staff stacking wet dishes on a rack after washing/sanitizing via dishwasher. PIC unstacked during inspection.
4-901.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors (behind equipment/shelves) and walls (wall-in cooler) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - food containers (old labels) - mixers - walk-in shelves
4-602.13
61
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (coffee) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes in the deli walk-in were observed with a white film. PIC disposed.
3-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following located in the kitchen area was not in good repair: -Gaskets on reach-in (near office) -Condensate pipe on cookline prep unit observed with a leak.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -Stand mixer -Refrigerator doors. Staff cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
4-601.11(B)
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Aug 13, 2024
Opening
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Technician is expected to service unit on 8/13/24.
4-501.112
90
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated to 170 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) 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)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tile in the deli prep area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' earrings were observed stored in the shelving above three bay sinks. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the pizza area and service line are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler and walk in freezer was observed to have an accumulation of ice buildup.
6-501.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Several wall tiles by the plant-based area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The exhaust fan in the dish area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: FRP wall above tray line in dish area was observed with black residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snowden Dining Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snowden Dining Center on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snowden Dining Center?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Snowden Dining Center.
How does Snowden Dining Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Snowden Dining Center most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Snowden Dining Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Snowden Dining Center have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snowden Dining Center means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Snowden Dining Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snowden Dining Center is inspected around two times per year on average.
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