Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe five times, with records going back to 2024. Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe was last inspected on Oct 22, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the 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 to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
74
Sep 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta, ground beef, and burgers observed held at 113-123 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were reheated.
3-501.16(A)
86
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tofu, cooked vegetables, chicken, eggplant, and rice observed held at 102-124 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All items were reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Couscous, tuna salad, deli meat sandwich, and corn & tomato salad observed held at 48-74 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Couscous, deli meat sandwich, and corn & tomato salad were disposed of. Tuna was placed in cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: The establishment was observed non-continuously cooking (partial cooking) chicken at time of inspection. The establishment does not have approval for this procedure at this time. Establishment is to submit a formal request for approval to continue this procedure.
8-103.11
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water is not available at the hand sink in the dishwashing area. A work order has been submitted.
5-104.11
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in stacked plastic cups. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cold drawers in the grill area, and the table beneath the grill have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
55
Aug 30, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The blade guard on the slicer was not in good repair (bent). The slicer is not to be used until the blade guard has been replaced.
4-501.11
95
Aug 29, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
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.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ice machine floor drain has an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The blade guard on the slicer was not in good repair (bent). The slicer is not to be used until the blade guard has been replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: utensil drawers chest freezer flour bins cold drawer unit beneath grill cold hold unit in grill area grill
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially behind equipment such as the fryers have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles next to the 3 door reach-in/walk in cooler are missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ceiling light covers in the dry storage area have an accumulation of dried liquid and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling lights in the cooking area of the kitchen are in poor repair, not functioning properly. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe.
How does Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bryant University-Avi Foodsystems Belc Cafe 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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