Bagel Gourmet Ole

288 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Bagel Gourmet Ole, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Bagel Gourmet Ole is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 7, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Beans were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

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Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Turkey, ham, chicken salad, and rice observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit on top of containers in prep unit instead of inside containers. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cheese was placed in refrigerator.

3-501.16(A)

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. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea Spanish Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea

2-501.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Measuring cup observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: Sausage observed held at 127-132 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausage was reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.

2-102.11

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the Tropicana refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: A container of assorted utensils in the kitchen are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-904.11

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on a shelf beneath the slicer. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding food employees to wash their hands must be posted at all hand-washing sinks used by food employees.

6-301.14

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the basement storage area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Gourmet Ole last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Gourmet Ole on file is from Feb 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Gourmet Ole?

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

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Bagel Gourmet Ole 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 Bagel Gourmet Ole 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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