Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

99 Hillside Ave, Providence, RI 02906

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The tilt skillet is nonfunctional, and must be repaired or replaced. Issue has not been addressed in over 2 years.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the stove, mixer, and plate warmer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. The portable climate control unit has an accumulation of dust.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling lights in the dry storage area, and 2 lights beneath the hood were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Hot boxes, and the pallet warmer were not in good repair.

4-501.11

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, and food containers on the clean storage shelf) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: An edge piece on the corner of the entryway to dishwasher area is in poor repair, broken with pieces missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The garage door to the outside, located in the back hallway, 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: Tomato slicer, and utensils in storage bin observed not in good repair. Tilt skillet was nonfunctional during inspection.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The area around the dumpster has an accumulation of leaf litter and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Two lights in the back food prep area were nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

How does Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Summit Commons Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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