The 133 Club

29 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The 133 Club appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Sep 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so The 133 Club trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak observed under the 3-bay sink area. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Parts have been ordered to repair this leak.

5-205.15

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Dishwasher was primed to increase concentration. Service call placed during inspection.

4-501.114

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak observed under the sinks at the dishwasher. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Pasta, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pasta was observed with a temperature 69 degrees F in the walk-in cooler. Voluntary disposal during inspection.

3-501.14

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (oranges for drinks) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Voluntary disposal during inspection.

3-301.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black, brown, and pink residues. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods reviewed.

3-501.15

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black/pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board of the prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

May 16, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. In addition, the specials menu is lacking the consumer advisory.

3-603.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The 133 Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The 133 Club on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The 133 Club?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The 133 Club.

How does The 133 Club compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

The 133 Club most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has The 133 Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The 133 Club have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The 133 Club means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is The 133 Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The 133 Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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