Tuskers

1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Tuskers is still short, with only one visit logged. On Oct 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cold holding temperatures, showing up one time.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Tuskers on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Hot dogs and hamburgers was observed held between 56-60 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 discarded.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. PIC disposed of the ice.

4-601.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. PIC refilled.

6-301.12

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.

4-302.13

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.

4-302.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units and shelf under prep tables have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair. - ceiling tiles (previous water damage) - wall (hole) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tuskers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuskers on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuskers?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tuskers.

How does Tuskers compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Tuskers most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tuskers means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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