Greengoods Cafe

1017 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Greengoods Cafe has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 30, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up one time.

Greengoods Cafe's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (blender lids) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (ice machine ) have an accumulation of debris.

4-602.13

Nov 22, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

No soap available at handwashing sink

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.

6-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sink).

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

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

6-301.12

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the (kitchen) do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.16

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of (shelves ) in the ( front counter bar seating) area. 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.

4-101.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: (Prep Unit ) located in the (kitchen) area was not in good repair. Ambient temperatures observed at 67DF.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greengoods Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greengoods Cafe on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Greengoods Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Greengoods Cafe.

How does Greengoods Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Greengoods Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Greengoods Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Greengoods 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.

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