Cape Verdean Progressive Center

329 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Cape Verdean Progressive Center has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Cape Verdean Progressive Center was last inspected on Jun 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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 180 degrees F) was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of both bar dishwashers as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service call has been placed. All paper products are to be used until dishwashers are serviced and correct sanitizing temperature is being reached.

4-501.112

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwashers.

4-204.115

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in ventilation fan grates have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cape Verdean Progressive Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cape Verdean Progressive Center on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Cape Verdean Progressive Center compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Cape Verdean Progressive Center most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cape Verdean Progressive Center 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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