What Cheer Tavern

228 New York Ave, Providence, RI 02905

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for What Cheer Tavern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that What Cheer Tavern's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 23, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which What Cheer Tavern's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2024

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (sauces, drinks) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods 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.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in 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.

6-202.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives are stored on an unclean surface (in between equipment) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the following areas are not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. 1. Bar area (unfinished) 2. Basement (exposed dirt, missing cement) The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was What Cheer Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at What Cheer Tavern on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at What Cheer Tavern?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at What Cheer Tavern.

How does What Cheer Tavern compare to other restaurants in Providence?

What Cheer Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at What Cheer Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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