Classic Cafe

865 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Classic Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Reinspection for Opening

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The two door refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the dishwashing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 4, 2026

Opening

2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by small droppings throughout basement 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.

6-501.111

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose all foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. PIC updated menu electronically during inspection and will reprint menu.

3-603.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallway, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The two door refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - table under flattop grill, - shelves near cashier area.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the basement area have an accumulation of soil residue, small droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the dishwashing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a dead mouse in a glue trap. PIC discarded mouse.

6-501.112

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Classic Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Classic Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Classic Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Classic Cafe.

How does Classic Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Classic Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Classic Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Classic Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Classic 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.

Nearby Restaurants

797 Westminster Street

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