Bagel Gourmet Cafe

205 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bagel Gourmet Cafe stretching back to 2023. On Jan 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from six violations the time before.

Proper hot holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Bagel Gourmet Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable

Inspector notes: Large wooden paddle was observed with a crack and splinters. Wooden utensils must be smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden utensils that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized must be discarded.

4-202.11

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Black beans were observed held at 117 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Beans were disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Turkey and ham deli meat 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. Disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Debris observed in ice inside the ice machine. Ice was disposed of.

3-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with 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.

4-601.11(A)

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee observed eating on the food line at the prep unit.

2-401.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed scoops with the handles stored touching dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) 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 (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Toaster oven located on the service line was not in good repair (peeling outside covering). Toaster oven taken out of service.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -Topping cart/table; -Toaster ovens; -Ice machine vents.

4-602.13

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: One wood paddle was not in good repair, cracked with frayed edges.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit next to hot hold unit have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Ansul system pipes above the stove and grill have an accumulation of grease and oil.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One light beneath the hood was nonfunctional during inspection.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Gourmet Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Gourmet Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Gourmet Cafe?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel Gourmet Cafe.

How does Bagel Gourmet Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Bagel Gourmet Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Bagel Gourmet Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Gourmet Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bagel Gourmet 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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