Brown Bee Coffee

404 Benefit Street, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Brown Bee Coffee three times, with records going back to 2024. Brown Bee Coffee was last inspected on Oct 3, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Brown Bee Coffee'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

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: A leak was observed near the grease trap and 3-bay sink in the basement kitchen.

5-402.13

Food on display not protected from contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Breads are displayed open on the counter next to register. Food must be protected from contamination by customers. PIC stated display case is in order. Until unit arrives, bread must be displayed in a protected location. PIC moved breads to back of counter during inspection.

3-306.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the service area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Wall dispenser was installed and filled during inspection.

6-301.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the upstairs kitchen area. Inspector observed cases of single service items stored on the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Dishwasher in basement was non-functional at the time of inspection.

4-203.13

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

Inspector notes: Dirty sheet pans and other dishes were observed in the mop sink. PIC stated a shelving unit is on order for dirty dishes to be placed prior to washing and sanitizing.

4-904.11

Sep 11, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Dish machine in basement was not functional at the time of inspection.

4-203.13

Sep 6, 2024

Opening

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sinks in the establishment. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the establishment was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the time of inspection. Technicians were on site during inspection working on issue.

5-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The casing of the large mixer was observed with cracks affecting its ability to be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

4-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Bee Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Bee Coffee on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Bee Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown Bee Coffee.

How does Brown Bee Coffee compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Brown Bee Coffee most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Brown Bee Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brown Bee Coffee have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown Bee Coffee 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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