Wingate Residences on the East Side
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
86
Score
Wingate Residences on the East Side appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to nine violations previously.
The pattern that stands out is thermometers provided & accurate, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Wingate Residences on the East Side is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in a drawer in the breakfast area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice cream chest freezer have an accumulation of food residue. The towel cupboard has an accumulation of soil residue.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in freezer has an accumulation of ice. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
86
Dec 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of some 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice cream chest freezer, and the small freezer in the Bistro have an accumulation of frost and ice .
4-602.13
90
Jul 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
86
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad, egg salad, sweet potatoes, pasta, and ricotta/vegetable mix observed not marked with the date exceeding 7 days. 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.
3-501.18
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Service was called during inspection.
4-501.114
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: The thermometer in the small breakfast refrigerator is in poor repair (broken).
4-502.11(B)
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 the ice machine had an accumulation of soil residue and 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.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler condensate is draining into a collection funnel on top of a drain, with water accumulated in the funnel, contaminating the area around it. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the mop room is in poor repair, with damaged and broken tiles next to the mop sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A pipe draining into the mop sink is misaligned, resulting in water draining onto the floor and causing damage.
6-501.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially beneath and behind equipment 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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk, Almond Milk, Lactaid, yogurt, and eggs observed held at 46-52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed of by PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Single-use items are being used for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The small refrigerator located in the breakfast area was not in good repair. The refrigerator is not to be used for food requiring refrigeration until it is functioning properly.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The stove was not in good repair, with one dial missing and one dial broken.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the stove, especially around the dials have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The coving beneath the dishroom window is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the dry storage area are in poor repair, with previous water damage and mold. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
27
Sep 7, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm) at the end of the dishwashing cycle. Chlorine was present earlier during the cleaning process. Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was called during inspection, and the 3 bay sink will be used to sanitize equipment & utensils until dishwasher is serviced.
4-501.114
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working container (spray bottle) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. Slicer observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service and ice disposed. Ice machine and slicer are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The concentration of the sanitizer solution for the wet wiping cloths was 0 parts per million (ppm). The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 150-400 ppm.
3-304.14
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the cooking area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: One slicer, and mixer were not in good repair, nonfunctional at time of inspection. Slicer and mixer must be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The robot coupe lid was not in good repair, cracked with a piece of plastic broken off.
4-501.11
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: portable fans table beneath grill plate shelf plate holding unit The ice cream chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingate Residences on the East Side last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingate Residences on the East Side on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingate Residences on the East Side?
Across the inspection record, thermometers provided & accurate has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wingate Residences on the East Side.
How does Wingate Residences on the East Side compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Wingate Residences on the East Side most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Wingate Residences on the East Side's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingate Residences on the East Side have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about nine previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wingate Residences on the East Side 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 the East Side inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingate Residences on the East Side is inspected around three times per year on average.
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