Temple Beth El

70 Orchard Ave, Providence, RI 02906

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: May 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The newest entry in the record is dated May 13, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. The dishwasher may not be used for sanitizing equipment and utensils until it is repaired.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and dishwasher.

4-302.14

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.

2-501.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Dunnage rack recommended for dry storage area.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher was not in good repair. The 3 bay sink must be used for sanitizing equipment and utensils.

4-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Cobwebs observed on the window ledge in the kitchen above the warewashing area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Temple Beth El last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Temple Beth El on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Temple Beth El?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Temple Beth El.

How does Temple Beth El compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Temple Beth El most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Temple Beth El 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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