The Blue Room

75 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02912
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Blue Room has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to three violations.

The Blue Room's latest score of 64 falls below the Providence average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked eggs) in the walk-in refrigerator in the market. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Spinach and potato pastries observed held at 69-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey bacon observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
64
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Blue Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Blue Room on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Blue Room compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Blue Room most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has The Blue Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Blue Room have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Blue Room 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 Blue Room inspected?

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