Cayala Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Cayala Bakery, the earliest from 2025. On Feb 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near five.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food obtained from approved source, showing up three times.
Cayala Bakery's latest score of 61 falls below the Cranston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot sauce was observed in the establishment from an unapproved source. Food unable to be proven from a licensed facility. Embargo released for food product to be voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.
3-201.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cans of food were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings. Food voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.
3-101.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Frozen chocolate bananas (with other ingredients) packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood ventilation system has an accumulation of dust and grease.
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) The condensate from the ice machine is draining into a container. 2) The condensate from the air-conditioner is draining into the food prep sink. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
61
Feb 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Hot sauce was observed in the establishment from an unapproved source. Item embargoed at the time of visit until source can be properly identified by a licensed facility/entity. Foods to remain embargoed until notified by RIDOH CFP.
3-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chorizo and chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as tomatoes and garlic) in the white 2 door refrigerator and stainless steel reach in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodent activity is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in kitchen, dry storage area, and gnaw marks/shaving of sprayed foam under the bakery area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment to continue USA pest control service visits 1x a week until rodent activity is resolved.
6-501.111
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items throughout the establishment was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chorizo was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods moved to shallow pans to properly cool.
3-501.15
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Frozen bananas packaged in mini freezer in establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead roaches were observed on sticky glue traps in the establishment. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following (hood ventilation over stove and ice machine) have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
45
Feb 7, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Hot sauce was observed in the establishment from an unapproved source. Item embargoed at the time of visit until source can be properly identified by a licensed facility/entity.
3-201.11
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 6LB can pineapples with rodent droppings on top. PIC voluntarily disposed of the can during time of inspection.
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken and beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated food to proper area.
3-302.11
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. PIC relocated medicines to designated areas.
7-207.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paint thinner was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. PIC relocated painter thinner to designated area.
7-201.11
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Proper sanitizing procedures reviewed with PIC at time of inspection.
7-204.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodent activity is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in kitchen and front end of bakery. In addition, observed a live roach during time of this inspection. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment lacking allergy statement. Allergy statement posted at time of inspection.
2-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items throughout the establishment was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Frozen bananas packaged in mini freezer in establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) The condensate from the ice machine is draining into a container. 2) The condensate line from the air conditioner was observed to be draining into the food prep sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A hole was observed next to the hand washing station. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Following items were observed improperly stored: 1. small plastic container used as a scoop in containers of food 2. bowl used to scoop dry beans Utensils relocated to proper area.
3-304.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chorizo was observed at (50-64) degrees Fahrenheit held out of refrigeration next to cooking equipment. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge food was taken out of refrigeration under an hour prior to inspection. Food was put back into refrigeration to rapidly cool.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following (speed racks, hood ventilation over stove and ice machine) have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cayala Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cayala Bakery on file is from Feb 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cayala Bakery?
Across the inspection record, food obtained from approved source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cayala Bakery.
How does Cayala Bakery compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Cayala Bakery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Cayala Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Cayala Bakery have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cayala Bakery 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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