Urban Collaborative

75 Carpenter Street, Providence, RI 02903
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Urban Collaborative has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Looking across the full record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Urban Collaborative on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. Inspector provided during inspection.
4-302.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC informed.
5-501.113
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the hallway to the trash area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters are not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC stated they will notify custodial staff.
5-501.113
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia or sink & surface sanitizing solutions for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided both during inspection.
4-302.14
90
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 bay sink observed in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
95
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urban Collaborative last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urban Collaborative on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urban Collaborative?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Urban Collaborative.

How does Urban Collaborative compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Urban Collaborative most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Urban Collaborative's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Collaborative have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Urban Collaborative 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 Urban Collaborative inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Urban Collaborative is inspected around three times per year on average.