Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
82
Score
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The latest visit found four violations, down from six violations the time before.
When inspectors have written things up, proper cooling methods used has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken was placed hot in the prep unit in covered container greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the ice machine area has an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Coving in the area near the ice machine is in poor repair, with a section missing . The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham deli slices 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. Product was disposed of.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken soup was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep (plastic covered plastic 22 quart Cambro).
3-501.15
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-102.11
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
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of hanging utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the table beneath the flattop grill have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The corner wall near the dry storage shelf is in poor repair, with the edge trim piece broken off. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils (ice cream scoops) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Insect control devices improperly placed or designed
Inspector notes: Observed insect control device above milk cooler where ice cream scoops were stored for service. Dead insects observed on top of milk cooler. Device should be removed, or no food prep in area.
6-202.13
50
Jul 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.
3-501.14
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice cream in the chest freezer was adulterated with frozen condensate & debris. Disposed.
3-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and ice disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta 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. Disposed.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered plastic container greater than four inches deep. Discussed placing a rolling rack (or half rack) inside the walk in, designated as the cooling rack. Foods are to be cooled inside the walk in cooler or freezer.
3-501.15
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the loading dock, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: can opener base shelf above food prep table cutting board table oven table below flattop grill ice machine The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost & debris.
4-602.13
47
Sep 8, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of the ice machines (kitchen, dining room, kitchenette) were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken stock, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.
3-501.14
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
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. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Pasta was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Turkey was marked with 2 date mark stickers, 4 days apart. 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. Pasta was disposed of.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken broth was placed hot in the walk in cooler in a covered plastic container greater than four inches deep. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered plastic container greater than 4 inches deep. Cooling logs are required to be maintained for all cooled foods for inspector to review at next inspection.
3-501.15
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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: can opener base mixer steamer table mixer table 8 burner range table beneath flattop grill plate warmer unit table beneath window
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One light bulb beneath the hood is burned out and needs to be replaced. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd?
Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd.
How does Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd 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 Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingate Residences on Blackstone Blvd is inspected around three times per year on average.
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