University Club

219 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2024

Score

High Risk

University Club has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 17, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

Proper date marking and disposition comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so University Club trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: White beans were 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. PIC disposed of beans.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed knives stored in between the wall and stainless steal table. Knives must be stored in a sanitized location.

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC informed to contact service and sanitize equipment and utensils at 3 bay sink.

4-501.112

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.

3-603.11

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 in the dish area and bar.

4-204.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (plate storage unit and small deli prep station) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils (cocktail strainers) in the (bar area) are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was University Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at University Club on file is from Dec 17, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at University Club?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited one time, more than any other issue at University Club.

How does University Club compare to other restaurants in Providence?

University Club 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 University Club 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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