Cafe La France

73 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 8, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Cafe La France has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 8, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: four violations last time, three this time.

Certified food protection manager accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Providence restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

May 8, 2024

Routine

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

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Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Yogurt packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

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

May 31, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back area, is not tight-fitting and is in poor repair. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back room area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-101.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the back room area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe La France last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe La France on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe La France?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager 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 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe La France have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.

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.

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