Taste of India

230 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903

Indian

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Taste of India has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Taste of India was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. PIC stated the support strap broke and is awaiting repair.

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service, ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on several units were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of several refrigeration gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and/or old rodent droppings: -floors under basement shelving -kitchen floors. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the rear kitchen area have damaged or missing coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Several containers of prepared food items were observed lacking the name of the food. Inspector informed PIC.

3-302.12

Sep 11, 2024

Opening

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Ice condensate was observed in 2 reach-in freezers.

3-307.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen area.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration gaskets and freezer handles (basement) have an accumulation of dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The refuse area has an accumulation of grease and debris. Refuse area must be maintained clean to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of India last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of India on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of India?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste of India.

How does Taste of India compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Taste of India most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Taste of India's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taste of India have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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