Cafe Richmond

1 Richmond Square, Providence, RI 02906

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cafe Richmond three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as milk and dressings) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.

3-302.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Turkey was observed thawing in stagnant water in the 3 bay sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Jun 16, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as avacados) in the prep unit`. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (mandolin) were 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)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working container used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies (small bottle of machine oil?) was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The pipe from the 3 bay sink is in poor repair, with water dripping into a container. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A seal at the splash guard on the hand sink is in poor repair, pulled away with a portion of it missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelf in the front service area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Original delivery plastic observed on some shelves, in some cases ragged with bits missing.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Shelves observed lined with paper. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Richmond last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Richmond on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Richmond?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Richmond.

How does Cafe Richmond compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cafe Richmond most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Cafe Richmond's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Richmond 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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