The Outsider

1055 South Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The Outsider has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometers provided & accurate”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (hamburger, shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables, deli meat) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Deli meat (bologna) was observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.

3-501.17

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of flour observed not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

May 31, 2024

Opening

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). 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.

4-203.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink at the bar.

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front and back of the establishment, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the walk-in cooler observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door.

4-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair. Grout has receded below tile level. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floor is to be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.

6-101.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the restroom is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Outsider last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Outsider on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Outsider?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Outsider.

How does The Outsider compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

The Outsider most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has The Outsider's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Outsider have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Outsider means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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