Babas New York System

424 Smith St, Providence, RI 02908

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 28, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Babas New York System has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 28, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Babas New York System's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 28, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various food product was observed held at (45-50) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice disposed. Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a cloth being used to cover hot dog buns.PIC informed to cease practice.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep Unit located in the front counter area was not in good repair. Ambient temperature observed at 48DF. PIC informed. Unit taken out of service. Food product prepared within proper time temperature for food safety was removed and stored into another unit. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS food in unit until repaired/replaced.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in walk in cooler 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babas New York System last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Babas New York System on file is from May 28, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Babas New York System compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Babas New York System most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Babas New York System 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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