Children's Friend @ Tempo

53 George M. Cohan Blvd, Providence, RI 02903
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 26, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after three on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Children's Friend @ Tempo is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot box (warmer) was not in good repair. Per PIC, the warmer does not reach temperature to keep foods held at a minimum of 135 degrees.
4-501.11
95
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dish washing machine was not functioning at the time of inspection. Technician was on site during inspection.
4-501.110
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.13
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A soap dispenser was observed at the prep sink. Removed during inspection.
6-301.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Children's Friend @ Tempo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Children's Friend @ Tempo on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Children's Friend @ Tempo?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Children's Friend @ Tempo.

How does Children's Friend @ Tempo compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Children's Friend @ Tempo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Children's Friend @ Tempo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Children's Friend @ Tempo have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Children's Friend @ Tempo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.