Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club

26 Teofilo Braga Way, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader East Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (rinse temperature of 180 degrees F) was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Establishment will switch to plastic drinkware and/or use the 3-bay sink to sanitize until dishwasher is serviced and reaching proper sanitizing temperature.

4-501.112

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair. Paint is peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club.

How does Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Teofilo Braga Brotherhood & Literary Club means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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