Cafe Caliente

765 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Cafe Caliente has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 9, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to one violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “warewashing facilities” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Cafe Caliente is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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 sink ).
4-302.14
90
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and beef was observed being stored in 2 DR reach in. Establishment removed from premises. Not allowed to be cooked in establishment until approval.
3-201.11
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 sink ).
4-302.14
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a mop sink.PIC informed.
5-403.12
74
Jul 28, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Containers of chicken and pork was observed being sold from an unapproved source.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: ( Ham and cheese) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (quat and chlorine ) sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sink ).
4-302.14
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a mop sink. PIC informed.
5-403.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Caliente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Caliente on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Caliente?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Caliente.

How does Cafe Caliente compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cafe Caliente most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Cafe Caliente's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Caliente have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Caliente means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.