Wine and Cheese

1861 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Wine and Cheese. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

Wine and Cheese's latest score of 74 falls below the North Providence average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Grilled chicken, sauce, and soup was 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2 door reach-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak was observed at the hand wash sink in the cookline area.

5-205.15

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Inspector observed soup, sauce, and chicken cooling in containers greater than 4 inches deep. PIC put food items in shallow pans to cool in the in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink. Staff and PIC informed.

2-301.15

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

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the hand sink at cook line. PIC turned hot water on during inspection.

5-103.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Employees' cell phone was observed on food preparation surfaces. Employee belongings must be placed in a designated area.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Slicer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Inspector observed missing teeth and pitted surface. Slicer taken out of service for repair.

4-202.16

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets to the one door reach in (near dish machine) were observed in poor repair.

4-202.16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wine and Cheese last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wine and Cheese on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wine and Cheese?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wine and Cheese.

How does Wine and Cheese compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Wine and Cheese most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Wine and Cheese's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wine and Cheese have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wine and Cheese 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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