Eclair Patisserie and Cafe

15 Point St, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Eclair Patisserie and Cafe. On Apr 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Eclair Patisserie and Cafe's latest score of 55 falls below the Providence average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: An air gap is lacking on the prep sink. Inspector observed an air-break.

5-202.13

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided during inspection.

4-302.14

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete 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. PIC stated technician is scheduled to re-program scale/sticker machine with proper information.

3-602.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-204.115

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths were not allowed to air dry after use. PIC informed.

4-901.12

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Dish machine observed overflowing with suds. Inspector observed the detergent attached was not approved for dish machines. Dish machine taken out of service until proper detergent is obtained. 3-bay sink was set-up for use during inspection.

4-501.15

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing effective hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Mar 9, 2026

Opening

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

View 8 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The prep sink is lacking an air gap; an air break is present.

5-202.13

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees were observed donning gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves. PIC informed.

2-301.14

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Multiple food items packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete 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. Items are from previous establishment; new labels are in development. Label guideance provided to PIC.

3-602.11

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the ( ).

4-302.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -slicer -ice machine.

4-601.11(B)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of liquid 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

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. Staff placed in sanitizer during inspection.

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Eclair Patisserie and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Eclair Patisserie and Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Eclair Patisserie and Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eclair Patisserie and Cafe.

How does Eclair Patisserie and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Eclair Patisserie and Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Eclair Patisserie and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Eclair Patisserie and Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Eclair Patisserie and Cafe 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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