Brightstar Cafe Providence

10 Memorial Boulevard, Providence, RI 02903

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Brightstar Cafe Providence. The most recent visit was on Jun 30, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at seven versus nine before.

Looking across the full record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Brightstar Cafe Providence's latest score of 58 falls below the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced turkey was observed held beyond 7 days. PIC disposed.

3-501.18

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The service area/menu boards are lacking an allergen statement. Sign was placed during inspection.

2-103.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Yogurt parfaits and backed goods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC stated that they received a label maker and are in process of setting it up. Label criteria information provided.

3-602.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the loading dock, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of residue and debris.

4-601.11(B)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator located near the service line was not in good repair, observed with an ambient temperature of 48 degrees. Per PIC, temperature was at 40 degrees when they arrived this morning. All foods requiring refrigeration were moved to other units.

4-501.11

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. PIC diluted during inspection.

4-501.114

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, tomato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC brought items to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: Recently prepared tuna salad was observed held at 45 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 placed in freezer to rapidly chill.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement.

2-103.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Inspector provided label guidance at inspection.

3-602.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the trash room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The cabinet in the service area is in poor repair. Doors were observed falling off the hinges. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated work order is in place.

6-501.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Two lights under hood were not functioning at the time of inspection. PIC stated work order has been placed.

6-303.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration gaskets and the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brightstar Cafe Providence last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brightstar Cafe Providence on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brightstar Cafe Providence?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brightstar Cafe Providence.

How does Brightstar Cafe Providence compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Brightstar Cafe Providence most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Brightstar Cafe Providence's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brightstar Cafe Providence have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around seven violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brightstar Cafe Providence 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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