The Groden Center - Mt Hope

86 Mt Hope Ave, Providence, RI 02906
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at The Groden Center - Mt Hope stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, food received at proper temperature is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so The Groden Center - Mt Hope is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food received at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Salami & Cheese sandwiches received at 54 degrees F. No ice packs were present in coolers or thermal milk delivery bag. Sodexo DM was called during inspection to discuss this repeat violation.
3-202.11
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food received at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ham & cheese sandwich in the delivery cooler was 46 degrees F. Cold food must be delivered at 41 degrees F or below. Sodexo was notified as ice packs appear to be inadequate.
3-202.11
86
Sep 18, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-204.112
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet rooms were lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Groden Center - Mt Hope last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Groden Center - Mt Hope on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Groden Center - Mt Hope?

Across the inspection record, food received at proper temperature has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Groden Center - Mt Hope.

How does The Groden Center - Mt Hope compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Groden Center - Mt Hope most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has The Groden Center - Mt Hope's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Groden Center - Mt Hope have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Groden Center - Mt Hope means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Groden Center - Mt Hope inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Groden Center - Mt Hope is inspected around two times per year on average.