Union Station Brewery

36 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903
Bar / Pub
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Union Station Brewery four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
95
Jan 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Food properly labeled; original container
4-302.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
6-501.114
Mops not properly air-dried after use
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
6-301.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
5-501.115
35
May 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
5-205.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
82
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
15
Approved thawing methods used
35
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
48
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Union Station Brewery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Union Station Brewery on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Union Station Brewery?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Union Station Brewery.

How does Union Station Brewery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Union Station Brewery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Union Station Brewery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Union Station Brewery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Union Station Brewery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Union Station Brewery is inspected around two times per year on average.