Cafe L'artisan

2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe L'artisan stretching back to 2024. Cafe L'artisan was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Cafe L'artisan trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Proper slicer cleaning safety document provided.

4-602.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Observed chicken in plastic container covered with plastic wrap at 46-48 degrees Fahrenheit in 2-door refrigerator. Per employee, chicken was cooling placed in refrigerator at less than 4 hours prior to inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed. PIC removed the plastic wrap cover.

3-501.15

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergy statement on their menu. An allergen statement shall be posted on menus and/or shall be made visible to consumers, alerting them to notify staff of any food allergies. i.e. "Before placing your order, please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy."

2-101.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several foods were 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

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (salmon) was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (ready-to-food) in the 2 door True refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Proper storage refrigeration reviewed. Staff relocated salmon to lower shelf at time of inspection.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Proper utensil storage reviewed. Staff remove utensil from stagnant water during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: Insufficient lighting observed in the back prep area. Prep Area shall be at least 540 lux (50 foot candles) at a surface where a FOOD EMPLOYEE is working with FOOD or working with UTENSILS or EQUIPMENT such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where EMPLOYEE safety is a factor.

6-303.11

Sep 25, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe L'artisan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe L'artisan on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cafe L'artisan compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Cafe L'artisan most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Cafe L'artisan's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe L'artisan have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe L'artisan 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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