Bae Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2024
74
Score
Bae Lounge appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Oct 17, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus 17 before.
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Bae Lounge on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cucumbers and asparagus were observed with mold in the walk-in. PIC disposed.
3-307.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The dish machine in the kitchen was not sanitizing at the time of inspection. Technician was on-site at the time of inspection. Per technician, dish machine is set to low-temp with sanitizer solution, however no sanitizer is connected to machine. Technician is working to remedy. Establishment is currently sanitizing all dishware, utensils, and equipment in the 3-bay sink.
4-204.113
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Refuse not removed at sufficient frequency
Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed overflowing with trash, with cardboard on ground next to dumpster. Refuse areas must be maintained free of debris to prevent harborage conditions.
5-502.11
74
Oct 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (raw eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (breads and vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Raw animal foods (such as) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit 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.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dish machine and 3-bay sink. Inspector provided during inspection.
4-302.14
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen. Inspector provided thermo labels during inspection.
4-204.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwash sinks at the bars are lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC moved items to shelving.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit located on the cook line area was not in good repair, observed with an ambient temperature 0f 44-46 degrees.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
Refuse not removed at sufficient frequency
Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed overflowing with trash. Dumpsters must be emptied at a frequency necessary to maintain area. PIC stated trash removal is every Monday.
5-502.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet at the downstairs bar was in poor repair, observed with a leak. PIC stated that they are in process of scheduling repair.
6-501.11
41
Sep 17, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 23 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment presently has an air break.
5-402.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were observed stored above breads and vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw, bagged chicken observed stored over cooked rice in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prepared chicken wings were observed marked with dates exceeding 7 days. Wings disposed.
3-501.18
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. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance at inspection.
2-501.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Inspector provided during inspection.
4-302.14
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the upstairs men's restroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, mortar and pestle) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Both items taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. Ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of roaches is not controlled as evidenced by dead roaches within establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. PIC stated PCS has been increased to once per week.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: A spoon was observed with handle in direct contact with cooked rice. Utensils used to dispense foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit located in the kitchen was not in good repair, observed with an ambient of 55 degrees. Unit taken out of use. Technician was scheduled for service during inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dish machines located at both bars are not in good repair. PIC stated downstairs dishwasher leaks and the upstairs one is in poor repair. Both bars are presently using disposable drinkware.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -under the prep unit hoods -gaskets of refrigeration and prep units.
4-601.11(B)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The sinks at upstairs bar and hookah prep room have an accumulation of film 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: The faucet at the downstairs bar is in poor repair, observed leaking/dripping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area and kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar and in the hookah prep room. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Hand washing sinks at both bars are lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several foods in the prep unit were observed held at 49-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed of all foods requiring refrigeration.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of oils and 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Bags of foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bae Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bae Lounge on file is from Oct 17, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bae Lounge?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bae Lounge.
How does Bae Lounge compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Bae Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Bae Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bae Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 17 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bae Lounge 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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