Lasalle Bakery

685 Admiral Street, Providence, RI 02908

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Lasalle Bakery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: (Dough ) 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

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (front prep area ) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed ham be stored in walk in exceeding 7 days datemarking. PIC voluntarily disposed of product.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (tiles and coving ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed damaged tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: (Various food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (walk in cooler ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (bakers racks and prep table shelves ) have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

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

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black.

4-501.112

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk in freezer in located in the basement area was not in good repair. Observed handle being held in place by a screwdriver.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage shelves in the walk in freezer have an accumulation of ice buildup. No food product was in contact with ice. PIC covered food product.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lasalle Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lasalle Bakery on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lasalle Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lasalle Bakery.

How does Lasalle Bakery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Lasalle Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Lasalle Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lasalle Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lasalle Bakery 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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