The Met

The Met At Public Street Equality, Providence, RI 02905

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Met has been inspected seven times since 2023. The Met was last inspected on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

The pattern that stands out is food-contact surfaces, which has been cited three 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

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: (Milk) was observed held at (48) 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 voluntarily disposed of product.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC moved to ware washing area for washing and sanitizing

4-601.11(A)

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed several items being stored on the slicer. PIC removed items during inspection and is to sanitize unit before use.

3-307.11

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: (Enchilada Salsa ), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.PIC voluntarily disposed of salsa.

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC), (Enchilada salsa ) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.PIC informed of proper cooling methods.

3-501.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice.

4-601.11(A)

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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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 at the (kitchen).

4-302.13

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener blade and base, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food debris and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine to be taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees cell phone was observed on food preparation table. Staff moved phone to personal belongings during inspection.

3-307.11

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Employees phone charger was observed on the meat slicer. Personal items shall be store in designated areas and not on food contact surface areas.

3-307.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food Items were observed stored on the floor in the freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

May 2, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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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 in the kitchen area.

4-204.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the back storage area behind shelves area is in poor repair(observed a hole). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Met last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Met on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Met?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Met.

How does The Met compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Met most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has The Met's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Met 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 inspected?

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

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