Ten Prime Seafood

202 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
Seafood
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Ten Prime Seafood is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The dish machine at the bar was observed pulling chemical sanitizer at an inconsistent rate (50-100 ppm, excess of 200 and less than 25 ppm). PIC called for service, technician scheduled for 3/13/26.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit; ambient temperature of unit was 51 degrees. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food was moved to other refrigeration. Food needed for service was placed in ice. PIC to call for service.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of various oils 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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A splash mat was observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Mat was removed.
6-301.13
67
Nov 4, 2025
Opening
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The prep sink is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cream) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink in the upstairs (main) kitchen are lacking drain plugs. PIC stated drain plugs are scheduled for delivery later today.
5-402.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single-service items were observed stored under a waste line. PIC to move to new location.
4-903.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ten Prime Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ten Prime Seafood on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ten Prime Seafood?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ten Prime Seafood.

How does Ten Prime Seafood compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Ten Prime Seafood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Ten Prime Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Ten Prime Seafood have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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