Cafe La France

100 Gaspee Street, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe La France three times, with records going back to 2024. Cafe La France was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Cafe La France is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Opening

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage drawers in temporary kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of trash debris and construction debris. Building is currently under full renovation, contractors to ensure all trash is disposed properly.

5-501.115

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of 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)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

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 kitchen.

4-903.11(A)

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

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

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Spray hose and faucet at 3 bay sink was observed leaking. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Small refrigerator under espresso machine was observed an ambient of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC aware prior to inspection. Unit was placed out of service during inspection.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving and wall near 3 bay sink have an accumulation of dust.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe La France last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe La France on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe La France?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe La France.

How does Cafe La France compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Cafe La France's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe La France have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe La France 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 La France inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe La France is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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