Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias

989 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jun 20, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to 13 violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cooling methods used has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 20, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 9 corrected on site.

View 13 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Single use containers are being reused. Single use food containers are designed and constructed to be used once and discarded.

4-502.12

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Bleach) 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.

7-201.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Chicken, yuca and pork was observed held at 42-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen and employee restroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with a brown and black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pork was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered container.

3-501.15

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

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

6-501.19

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of beam in the walk-in cooler Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the sanitizer bucket was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias.

How does Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about 13 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fruteria and Cafeteria Frias 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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