Cafe Ava
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
90
Score
Cafe Ava has been inspected six times since 2023. Cafe Ava was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus three before.
Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cranston restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-202.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
90
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas were observed held less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Empanadas were in unit for about 3 hours. Empanadas were disposed of. Unit was observed set at 122 degrees. Unit turned up to 158 degrees.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (bread) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Guidance document provided.
3-302.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap (Draining into hand sink). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener should be sanitized after every use. Can opener placed in 3-bay
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Flour and food storage containers were observed stored on the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing. Self closing hinges were on site, just needs to be installed.
6-202.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
45
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas was observed held at 127 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Empanadas were reheated. Proper hot holding procedures reviewed with PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: A handle for the handsink in the front prep area was missing. System must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, handle has been purchased.
5-205.15
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay.
4-302.14
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A glue fly trap was observed stored above food prep area. Food shall be protected from potential contamination. Fly trap moved.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were being stored underneath prep unit cutting boards. Utensils must be stored on a clean protected location. Knives relocated.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be cleaned by end of day.
4-602.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Several tiles were observed water damaged. Tiles to be replaced with approved material.
6-201.11
47
May 10, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sandwich prep unit in the kitchen was observed holding an ambient temperature of 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is not in service and is pending a maintenance repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Apr 26, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas were observed held at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was made 2 hours prior to visit and kept in hot-hold unit. Food was moved to refrigeration to be rapidly cooled and to be reheated per order.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sandwich prep unit in the kitchen was observed holding an ambient temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit is not in service and is pending a maintenance repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
22
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
1
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Ava last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Ava on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Ava?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Ava.
How does Cafe Ava compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Cafe Ava most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.
Has Cafe Ava's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cafe Ava have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around six more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Ava means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Ava inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Ava is inspected around two times per year on average.
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