Wayback Burgers Branch Ave
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
90
Score
Public records show five inspections at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to 12 violations previously.
The most common issue across all inspections has been approved thawing methods used, showing up four times.
Wayback Burgers Branch Ave's latest score of 90 sits above the Providence average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the dining room, 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the 3 bay sink area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese sauce, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 113 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Chili was observed reheating too slowly, only reaching 72 degrees after over 1.5 hours. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds.
3-403.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Raw chicken was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee did not wash hands before changing gloves after handling raw chicken.
2-301.14
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, ice cream blender is only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours.
4-602.11
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable chopper and vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to the 3 bay sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink, as they expired August 15, 2024.
4-302.14
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Per PIC, frozen chicken is thawed overnight in the food prep sink, then placed into the walk in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing ice cream blender part in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the dining 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.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Cardboard is used to line surfaces in the kitchen, and in the walk in freezer. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Dumpster area has an accumulation of trash. Dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the 3 bay sink area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the men's toilet room was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (ice cream scoop) observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Vegetable chopper and vegetable slicer were not air dried before storing. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
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Apr 17, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the dining room, 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoop observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The area around the dumpster has an accumulation of leaf litter and cardboard. The area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the back hallway door has an accumulation of trash and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the food prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
74
Sep 5, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scouring pad for pots observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by full mop bucket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the dining room, and back hallway, 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: The vegetable chopper was not in good repair, broken with teeth missing.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of trash and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
70
Aug 24, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer buckets was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be ( ) ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Chili was observed held at 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chili was taken to be heated to minimum 165 before being placed back in hot hold unit.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (vegetable chopper blades) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to the 3 bay sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front of the dining area, and back hallway, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the floor & on shelves. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Terminex PCS.
6-501.111
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice bin) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Ice buckets are not stored inverted. Water observed inside both of them.
4-901.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of shelves have an accumulation of dust, soil residue, rodent droppings, and other debris. The oil recycling bin has an accumulation of grease and oil.
4-602.13
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: The dumpster area and sidewalk leading to it have an accumulation of food debris, trash, wood, and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, along with rodent droppings. The area near the ice machine has an accumulation of water. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wayback Burgers Branch Ave last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave?
Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave.
How does Wayback Burgers Branch Ave compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Wayback Burgers Branch Ave most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Wayback Burgers Branch Ave's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 12 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wayback Burgers Branch Ave 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 Wayback Burgers Branch Ave inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wayback Burgers Branch Ave is inspected around two times per year on average.
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