Cav

Unit 101, Providence, RI 02903

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2024

Score

High Risk

Cav has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. On Jul 1, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Across the inspection history, no bare hand contact with RTE foods is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (sliced bread) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Employee was directed to wash hands and wear gloves, PIC informed.

3-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Cooked rice was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC chose to dispose during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Cases of can goods were observed stored on the floor in the storeroom. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) 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)

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Date of last shellfish served was not documented on shellfish tags. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer and stand mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Staff cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

4-601.11(B)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bowl of greens was observed stored in cut romaine lettuce in the salad prep unit.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gasket on prep unit door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cav last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cav on file is from Jul 1, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Cav?

Across the inspection record, no bare hand contact with RTE foods has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cav.

How does Cav compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cav most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cav means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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