La Dolce Vita Cafe

1706 Mineral Sprig Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at La Dolce Vita Cafe, the earliest from 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from four violations to two.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Among North Providence restaurants, the typical score is 81; La Dolce Vita Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Veal parm, lentil soup, and meatballs 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall behind the mop sink area is constructed of drywall (covered with Styrofoam). This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
86
Dec 9, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Per PIC, test strips are ordered.
4-302.14
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen/storefront area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
86
Dec 8, 2025
Opening
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.
4-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The grout in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls by the hand sink are constructed of drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Per PIC, FRP will be put behind hand sinks.
6-201.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
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.
6-202.15
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen/storefront area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Dolce Vita Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Dolce Vita Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Dolce Vita Cafe?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Dolce Vita Cafe.

How does La Dolce Vita Cafe compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

La Dolce Vita Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.

Has La Dolce Vita Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Dolce Vita 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 La Dolce Vita 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.