The Aloft Providence Downtown

191 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Aloft Providence Downtown. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to 12 violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food properly labeled has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with sticker debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was taken out of service.

4-601.11(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various foods packaged in the food establishment are complete lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pre-packaged egg sandwiches were observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit above the fill line in the Refuel prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per staff, sandwiches were recently taken from freezer to thaw; sandwiches were placed under fill line.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (whole shell and liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cheese and beverages) 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

Food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per interview, staff washed dishes and utensils in detergent and chlorine, followed by rinsing with water. Inspector informed PIC of proper procedures; PIC spoke with staff.

4-501.114

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the main kitchen. Inspector provided.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sinks; facility is lacking test strips to test the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dish machines. Inspector provided.

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The dish machines at the small kitchen and the WXYZ bar failed to dispense sanitizer during inspection. PIC to contact for service.

4-501.116

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Trays of ingredients were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Pastries and parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: An ice bucket was observed draining into the hand sink in WXYZ stock room. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -ice machines -under prep unit hood (upstairs) -can opener -under grill -fryer.

4-601.11(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of oil 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Aloft Providence Downtown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Aloft Providence Downtown on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Aloft Providence Downtown?

Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Aloft Providence Downtown.

How does The Aloft Providence Downtown compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Aloft Providence Downtown most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has The Aloft Providence Downtown's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Aloft Providence Downtown have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 12 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Aloft Providence Downtown 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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