The Vu Lounge

150 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI 02903

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The Vu Lounge has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after seven on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting The Vu Lounge squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the bar dish machine was in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Technician is in process of obtaining new machine.

4-501.114

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The dish washing machine in the kitchen is in poor repair, non-functional at the time of inspection. Technician arrived during last inspection; parts on order.

4-203.13

Nov 20, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Technician arrived during inspection.

4-501.114

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. PIC informed.

3-603.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the kitchen cookline. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The dish machine in the kitchen was observed non-functional. PIC stated motor was broken. Technician arrived during inspection.

4-203.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: A pipe from an unknown source was observed dripping into a container at the bar area.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and wall in the fryer area have an accumulation of soil residue and debris; floors behind kitchen equipment and mop sink area have an accumulation of debris and old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Vu Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Vu Lounge on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Vu Lounge?

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

How does The Vu Lounge compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Vu Lounge most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has The Vu Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Vu Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Vu Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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