Sodexo at Brown Health

15 Lasalle Square, Providence, RI 02902

Catering

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Sodexo at Brown Health is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at four versus seven before.

The pattern that stands out is warewashing facilities, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Sodexo at Brown Health's 70 doesn't quite reach. Pulling back, there's nothing alarming, though there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Cookies packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels (missing establishment information and ingredients. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, allergens, the quantity of the contents, and the business name and address.

3-602.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dish-washer's wash cycle at 149 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle must be at 155 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment to use 3 bay sink until dish-machine is serviced. PIC called for service during inspection

4-501.110

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Jun 10, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Steamer unit contains an air break. An air gap is required.

5-202.13

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dishwasher wash cycle at 140 degrees F. Wash cycle must reach 150 degrees F.

4-501.110

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The lights under the hood vents in the kitchen area is in poor repair (two lights were out). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -kettle cooker, -tables under grills, -shelves under food prep tables, -1 door freezer.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cold-holding and hot-holding units were observed in poor repair in the self-serving area. Ambient cold-hold well was 63 degrees F and water temperature of the hot-hold well was 105 degrees F. PIC took holding units out of service.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sodexo at Brown Health last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sodexo at Brown Health on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sodexo at Brown Health?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sodexo at Brown Health.

How does Sodexo at Brown Health compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sodexo at Brown Health most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sodexo at Brown Health's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sodexo at Brown Health have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sodexo at Brown Health 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 Sodexo at Brown Health inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sodexo at Brown Health is inspected around 10 times per year on average.

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