L a Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
70
Score
L A Cafe Inc in West Warwick, RI, has undergone three inspections, with the most recent assessment on September 10, 2025, resulting in a moderate risk designation. The inspection identified three major violations and one minor violation, including issues related to food protection management, the sanitation of food-contact surfaces, and the accuracy of thermometers.
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Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of potato slicer and ice machine were observed with an accumulation of misc debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and ice was disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
70
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of flies. 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
78
May 2, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (keg lines and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection, ice must be disposed of and machine must be cleaned. Bagged ice was purchased during time of inspection. Keg lines must be cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The bar hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. The person in charge placed paper towels at the handwashing sink during time of inspection.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floor in the liquor room area and under equipment has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
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