Venda Catering

81 Depasquale Avenue, Providence, RI 02903

Grocery / Market

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 15, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Venda Catering's record stops at Feb 15, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food properly labeled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Venda Catering on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 15, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food does not meet standards of identity (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients in the bakery area 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.

3-601.11

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

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

View 9 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Bags of Fish Chic were observed gnawed. Foods were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC.

3-101.11

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Spices and kitchen equipment were observed stored in restroom. PIC informed to remove.

3-305.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of chef, soup was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Soup was temping at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup was divided into other containers to continue cooling process.

3-501.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by apparent rodent droppings throughout the facility, adulterated food, and contaminated single service items. 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan guards and speed racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility (especially in corners and under equipment) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room in bakery area is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Food does not meet standards of identity

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients in bakery area 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.

3-601.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the food preparation area. Contaminated single service items were voluntarily disposed of.

4-903.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venda Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venda Catering on file is from Feb 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venda Catering?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Venda Catering.

How does Venda Catering compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Venda Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Venda Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Venda Catering have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Venda Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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