The Met at Peace Street

The Met At Peace Street, Providence, RI 02907

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at The Met at Peace Street, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting The Met at Peace Street on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Salad was observed held at 49 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 placed item in 2 door fridge for active cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Sep 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the steam tables were observed with original new equipment wrapping.

4-602.13

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a handwashing sink in the kitchen area lacking proper hand washing signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.

6-301.14

May 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have sanitizer for the 3 bay sink. Per interview with PIC, dishes and utensils are sent to the mother kitchen to be washed and sanitized.

4-501.114

Food received at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cold food items were observed delivered between 47-51 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC placed in milk cooler for active cooling.

3-202.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Quat sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and sanitizing spray.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (glass platter and spatula) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC informed.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the steam tables were observed with original new equipment wrapping.

4-602.13

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Facility is lacking hot water for hand sink.

5-103.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (kitchen) area is in poor repair. Observed holes in wall at piping for 3 bay sink and handwashing sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking handwashing signage for sink in kitchen.

6-301.14

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls behind 3 bay sink are constructed of painted cement. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the reach-in was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was removed and placed in milk cooler at the time of inspection. Per PIC food will not be held in the unit until it can be serviced.

3-501.16(A)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water not available in the 3-Bay sink at the time of inspection. All utensils must be returned to the commissary kitchen for ware washing.

5-103.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the kitchen behind the 3-bay sink and service area are constructed of painted cement. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

May 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Handsink not present at service line.

5-203.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage cabinets in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Met at Peace Street last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Met at Peace Street on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Met at Peace Street?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Met at Peace Street.

How does The Met at Peace Street compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Met at Peace Street most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has The Met at Peace Street's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Met at Peace Street have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Met at Peace Street 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 Met at Peace Street inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Met at Peace Street is inspected around two times per year on average.

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