Sydney Pvd Cafe

400 Exchange St Unit F, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sydney Pvd Cafe stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to one.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Sydney Pvd Cafe on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets have been ordered, PIC awaiting delivery.

4-501.11

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, beverage utensils are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Eggs were observed held at 74 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Dry ingredients were being stored in non-human-grade food containers.

4-101.11

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.

4-302.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. List of Food Safety consultants was provided.

2-102.12(A)

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

Inspector notes: Multiple chemical spray bottles were observed hanging on the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Bottles were removed.

6-301.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Cases of beverages were observed stored on the floor in the service area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were brought to be cleaned and sanitized.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

May 2, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Sponges and scrubs were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Some packaged grab and go items in the food establishment are lacking the complete information on labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (including sub ingredients), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC informed.

3-602.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service items and container of pastries were observed stored in the food prep sink. PIC informed to remove.

3-307.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Cook in kitchen was observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sydney Pvd Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sydney Pvd Cafe on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sydney Pvd Cafe?

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

How does Sydney Pvd Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sydney Pvd Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sydney Pvd Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sydney Pvd Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sydney Pvd Cafe 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 Sydney Pvd Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sydney Pvd Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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