Cafe Zara

130 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cafe Zara stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near one violation each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been thermometers provided & accurate, showing up one time.

Among East Providence restaurants, the typical score is 79; Cafe Zara is comfortably above that bar. On balance, this is a reassuring file for diners.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located inside the unit to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit (rinse temperature of 180 degrees F) was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. 3-bay sink is to be used until dishwasher is reaching proper sanitizing temperatures.

4-501.112

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black/brown residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off to be drained, cleaned, and sanitized. Bagged ice is to be used until ice machine has been cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the prep unit were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zara last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zara on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zara?

Across the inspection record, thermometers provided & accurate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cafe Zara.

How does Cafe Zara compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Cafe Zara most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Cafe Zara's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cafe Zara have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Zara 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 Zara inspected?

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

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