Cafe La France

76 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about seven violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Cafe La France's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Recently prepared tuna and turkey were observed held at 45-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Staff placed excess turkey in refrigerator; tuna was placed in freezer to rapidly chill.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No allergy statement was present at the time of inspection. PIC wrote out statement and placed at counter during inspection.

2-103.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Ice was observed in hand washing sink at the time of inspection. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The white refrigerator was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Establishment to monitor temperatures. NO items requiring refrigeration are to be held in this unit.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken and cheese were observed held at 47-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed excess cheese and chicken into pans and placed in refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No allergy statement was present at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance during inspection.

2-501.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Soups were observed in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep at temperatures of 47-49 degrees. PIC disposed.

3-501.15

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Grease trap is lacking grease pan. Inspector observed grease trap draining into a bucket. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

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 Aug 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe La France?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe La France have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe La France 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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