The Highlands
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at The Highlands stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: seven violations versus five before.
Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tomato cucumber salad was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed of item.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces between cooking equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair (exposed cement - needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the food storage shelving area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. PIC relocated items and talked with staff.
6-501.110
74
Dec 9, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. PIC provided invoice that item was ordered.
4-302.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. PIC replaced.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. - can opener - slicer The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed can opener in 3 bay sink and took deli slicer out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat was 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. PIC discarded.
3-501.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - plate warmer - sides of cooking appliances - can opener base - mixer
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair (exposed cement - needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The furnace in the food storage area is in poor repair (exposed insulation). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
58
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris: - can opener, - ice machine, - blender, - mixer attachments, - cooking utensils, - knives. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized equipment and took ice machine out of service to be washed and sanitized. PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items 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
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. PIC refilled.
6-301.12
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 100 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 200-400 ppm. PIC replenished bucket.
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Inspector observed plastic cup was observed being used as scoop in containers of dry ingredient (oats) AND scoop handle in contact with food (flour). Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor in the storage closet. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - plate warmer (inside), - shelf under steam table, - cooking appliances, - ice cream freezer, - blender base, - food processor base, - can opener base, - mixer, - food storage contain (old label residue).
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair (exposed cement - needs resealing). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
52
Dec 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Sausages observed held at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausages were reheated. Discussed filling hot wells with more water, and using deeper pans on steam table.
3-501.16(A)
86
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Tuna salad observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Employees not reporting illness or health conditions
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. English Employee Illness Reporting Agreement
2-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham was 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. Disposed.
3-501.17
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the prep refrigeration unit. 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.
4-204.112
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, and utensils in the clean utensil storage bins) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs observed held at 58 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)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grill table, prep unit, utensil bin, and chest freezer, have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and unused items.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling vent above the 3 bay sink has an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk in cooler has an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
32
Nov 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot dogs observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ansul system pipes, and the panels beneath the hood have an accumulation of grease and debris. Ceiling light covers have an accumulation of dust, debris, and dead insects. An accumulation of dust was observed in the air duct above the 3 bay sink. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with the dial cracked and broken, and a metal panel hanging loose. Slicer was taken out of service to be refurbished or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: grill cart beneath grill prep unit knife rack mixer storage shelf near dishwasher The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Highlands last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Highlands on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Highlands?
Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Highlands.
How does The Highlands compare to other restaurants in Providence?
The Highlands most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has The Highlands's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Highlands have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Highlands 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 Highlands inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Highlands is inspected around three times per year on average.
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