Guatemala Bakery

241 Union Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Nov 25, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine to closer to four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Guatemala Bakery's latest score of 64 falls below the Providence average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2024

Re-Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (tortillas) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: (Lysol) was stored on prep table. 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

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At time of inspection, empanadas and taquitos were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC moved to shallow containers.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Empanadas and taquitos were observed held at 110-114 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC was asked to remove all hot held items from establishment.

3-501.16(A)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: (Lysol) was stored on top shelf of prep table. 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

Employee handling animals improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Live cat was observed within facility. PIC informed to remove animal.

2-403.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Gloves were observed in the front area hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Tortillas and desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking 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.

3-602.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Drinks and rice were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed desserts, located in reach-in freezer, uncovered and unprotected from contamination.

3-307.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front retail area, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Guatemala Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Guatemala Bakery on file is from Nov 25, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Guatemala Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Guatemala Bakery.

How does Guatemala Bakery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Guatemala Bakery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Guatemala Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Guatemala Bakery 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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