The Rhody Hen Cafe
Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at The Rhody Hen Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The Rhody Hen Cafe was last inspected on Jul 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The Rhody Hen Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the North Providence average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen statement is lacking on menu. Allergen statement must be present on menu. Per PIC, allergy statement will be added when menus are re-printed.
2-103.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen ware washing area, is 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The single cutting boards in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The 1 door freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.
5-403.12
67
Jun 4, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. PIC to send inspector proof.
4-501.114
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the ware washing area, is 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean to prevent harborage for pests.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the refuse area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the service area (behind refrigerator) are constructed of wood. 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
70
Feb 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (deli meat, vegetables) 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
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Observed Chile to have a date that exceeds 7 days. PIC disposed.
3-501.18
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the ware washing area, is 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: Sanitizer dispenser at 3 bay sink was not dispensing sanitizer at proper concentration. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
67
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Liquid eggs were 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 moved to ice bath.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tuna to have a date that exceeded 7 days. PIC disposed.
3-501.18
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottles and personal belongings were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of red and brown residue. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the ware washing area, is 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: Sanitizer dispenser at 3 bay sink was not dispensing sanitizer at proper concentration. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
47
Aug 31, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The (warewashing) handsink is lacking a hot water knob. PIC informed.
5-205.15
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the prep unit 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
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Rhody Hen Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Rhody Hen Cafe on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Rhody Hen Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Rhody Hen Cafe.
How does The Rhody Hen Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Providence?
The Rhody Hen Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.
Has The Rhody Hen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rhody Hen Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Rhody Hen Cafe 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 Rhody Hen Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Rhody Hen Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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