Caffe Nero

75 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Caffe Nero, the earliest from 2023. Caffe Nero was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to six violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized; ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice bin) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. PIC placed bar mat under ice scoop.

3-304.12

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A wiping cloth was observed in the hand-washing sink in the service area. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC removed.

6-301.13

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of Macha and sauces are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

6-202.15

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed.

3-304.12

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chicken Salad and Roasted Tomatoes were observed held at 43 and 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per employee, foods in unit were recently placed or was recently processed. Ambient of unit was 49 degrees Fahrenheit. All TCS foods were moved to other refrigeration during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-204.115

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink near espresso machine was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep Unit Lowboy was observed at an ambient of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service during time of inspection. TCS/PHF foods cannot be placed in unit until equipment is properly adjusted, repaired or replaced.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of food residue or soil residue: 1. Interior of prep unit 2. Basin of automatic glass rinser

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and or debris: 1. The floors in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer 2. The vent in the walk-in freezer (ice accumulation) The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jul 24, 2023

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Nero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Caffe Nero compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Caffe Nero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Caffe Nero's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Caffe Nero have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caffe Nero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Caffe Nero inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Nero is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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