All Favorites Cafe

1678 Broad St, Cranston, RI 02905

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, All Favorites Cafe has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 5, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Certified food protection manager” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Cranston restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application was filled on in an envelope. PIC to mail or drop off application by tomorrow.

2-102.12

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

First aid supplies not properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medication was relocated.

7-208.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food were observed held at 46-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Owner called technician at the time of inspection. Food was moved in from reach-in unit that was holding temperature less than 4 hours prior. Food was moved to ice in the prep unit. Ice must be used as a temporary set up for today only. All food not in use moved to reach-in unit. Prep unit to not be used if unable to maintain a temperature of 41 or less.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Potatoes and hollandaise sauce was observed held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Both items recently came out of temperature. Both items were reheated. Potatoes shall not be held on the counter.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Hot sauce and potatoes/home fries were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Items were relocated to freezer to rapidly cool.

3-501.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit was observed unable to hold a temperature of 41 degrees or less at the time of inspection. Unit to be taken out of service after today if unable to hold temperature. PIC to monitor temperature of unit AND food.

4-501.11

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-304.12

Aug 9, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen area.

4-204.115

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit per manufacturer specs for dishwasher was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC will wash and rinse in dishwasher and sanitize in sanitizer compartment of 3 bay sink. Service technician called to come into service dishwasher. PIC will send picture of proper sanitizing temperature.

4-501.112

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, beans was placed hot in the refrigerator in a plastic container greater than four inches deep. Beans were moved into a smaller stainless steal pan and placed in the freezer for continued cooling.

3-501.15

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. PIC contacting plumber to have one installed in the basement and will send picture to inspector.

5-203.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was All Favorites Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at All Favorites Cafe on file is from Sep 5, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at All Favorites Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at All Favorites Cafe.

How does All Favorites Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

All Favorites Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has All Favorites Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at All Favorites Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at All Favorites Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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