Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

1275 South Broadway, East Providence, RI 02914

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Ice 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 (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, knife) were observed with an accumulation of pink and brown residues, and dried food. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being cleaned and sanitized. Knife was moved to the warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the main entrance, are 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Hose used to wash/rinse dishes is in poor repair. Lange amount of water is leaking when the water is on, spilling onto the floor. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Per interview of PIC, a new part has been ordered to repair this hose.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of residue and other debris. Ice machine is to be cleaned today.

4-601.11(B)

May 9, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and pink residues. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was emptied to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak observed at the pre-wash spray hose. Pooling of water observed under this area. Plumbing must be properly repaired.

5-205.15

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind the 3-bay sink do not have coving. Space observed between the bottom of the wall and the floor. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The ice machine is not in good repair. Tape observed under the cover (in the corner) and also on the outer bottom section of the machine. Tape is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Ice machine is to be properly repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

How does Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 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 Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waterview Villa Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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