Lartisian Cafe and Bakery

11-15 Point St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The last inspection found five violations, up from four the time before.

Looking across the full record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Lartisian Cafe and Bakery on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Inspector observed the auto-dispenser for the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink to be empty. Per PIC, service technician has not come to refill unit.
4-501.114
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the service area. 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
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cut fruit and yogurt parfaits 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. PIC informed.
3-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen statement is missing on menus and/or point of sale.
2-103.11
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Jan 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen Advisory statement not present at order point or menu.
2-103.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-302.13
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the front service area and back kitchen are lacking proper handwashing signs.
6-301.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lartisian Cafe and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lartisian Cafe and Bakery on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lartisian Cafe and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lartisian Cafe and Bakery.

How does Lartisian Cafe and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Lartisian Cafe and Bakery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Lartisian Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lartisian Cafe and Bakery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lartisian Cafe and Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.