Artisan Bites at the Arcade

65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Artisan Bites at the Arcade. The most recent visit was on Nov 24, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Artisan Bites at the Arcade's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed putting on gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves. Staff informed to wash hands.
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and bathroom were lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the service area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear entrance, 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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Staff placed dishes and utensils in the service area hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC informed.
6-301.13
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the service area is lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
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Nov 12, 2025
Opening
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit in small low boy. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Cold water was not available at the hand washing sink in the kitchen.
5-205.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the rear entrance, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The small low boy in the service area was observed in poor repair, with an ambient temperature of 49 degrees F. Unit was taken out of service.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Artisan Bites at the Arcade last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Artisan Bites at the Arcade on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Artisan Bites at the Arcade?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Artisan Bites at the Arcade.

How does Artisan Bites at the Arcade compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Artisan Bites at the Arcade most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Artisan Bites at the Arcade's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Artisan Bites at the Arcade have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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