Uncle Mikes Diner

1818 Mneral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Uncle Mikes Diner four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The latest visit found three violations, down from six violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Uncle Mikes Diner's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 3, 2025

Re-Inspection

3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is not to use the slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various food was observed held between 42-46 degrees Fahrenheit. The right side of the walk-in cooler was observed holding an ambient temperature of 46 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food in unit was evaluated. Food observed at 45 DF or higher was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is to call service for the walk-in cooler.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.

2-103.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer buckets were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer and can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was placed by the dishwasher at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

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

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, soup, gravy, pasta, rice pudding, and potatoes was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. All food was either moved to sheet pans, or had ice paddle inserted at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (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

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, 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: Pasta was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the microwave have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, unused equipment, and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean to prevent harborage for pests.

5-501.115

Feb 26, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Mikes Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Mikes Diner on file is from Oct 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Mikes Diner?

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

How does Uncle Mikes Diner compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Uncle Mikes Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Uncle Mikes Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Mikes Diner have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Mikes Diner 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 Uncle Mikes Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Mikes Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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