Bayberry Garden

225 Dyer St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Bayberry Garden has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found five violations, up from one the time before.

Food separated and protected accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (meats) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (raw oysters) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff relocated items during inspection.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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 kitchen dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. PIC called for service; technician is scheduled for 3/13/26.

4-501.114

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the chemical auto-dispenser at the 3-bay sink. PIC stated a work order is in place. Technician is scheduled to be on-site 3/13/26.

5-205.15

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff were instructed to clean and sanitize slicer during inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: An employee's partially eaten sandwich was observed on the counter in the cookline area. PIC disposed.

2-401.11

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan guards in the walk-in cooler was observed with an accumulation of dust. Physical facilities to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bayberry Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bayberry Garden on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bayberry Garden?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Bayberry Garden.

How does Bayberry Garden compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Bayberry Garden most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Bayberry Garden's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bayberry Garden have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bayberry Garden 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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