Lefavorite Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Lefavorite Bakery has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff and cooling log, Reuben calzones were placed at 57 degrees Fahrenheit in the refrigerator on a tray. (Inspector observed Calzone at 54 degrees Fahrenheit during inspection.) PIC moved calzones to freezer to rapidly cool.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the back kitchen prep area is in poor repair (cracked/chipped exposing the subflooring). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Droppings were observed in the basement area along walls and behind equipment. Establishment to increase cleaning frequency to aide in the current pest control program.
6-501.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basemen area. Per interview with staff currently working on getting all preassembled boxes in bags.
4-903.11(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Observed rodent dead in trap located in the basement area behind the chest freezer. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. Pest control reports were viewed at the time of inspection.
6-501.112
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in half of the back kitchen/prep area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Tiles are to be replaced with smooth, easily cleanable tiles.
6-201.16
70
Feb 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various calzones and meat pies were observed not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. -Eggplant calzones were observed at 49-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview of staff, eggplant calzones were prepared 1 day prior to this inspection. -Proper cooling methods reviewed. Staff voluntarily disposed of the eggplant calzone during this inspection. -The other calzones and pies were prepared earlier today and were moved to the freezer to rapidly cool during this inspection. -Establishment shall continue with the cooling log for foods in the cooling process. -Cooling log must be completed and provided to inspector upon the next re-inspection date.
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. eggplant calzones and salami calzones were wrapped in plastic and was still cooling in display case. Proper cooling methods review. Staff moved calzones to freezer to allow for rapid cooling during this inspection. The TCS foods were observed at 37 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this inspection.
3-501.15
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basemen area.
4-903.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Droppings observed in the basement dry storage area. Establishment shall sweep the area and monitor for activity. Per interview of staff, pest control is scheduled once a week. If activity continues, establishment will increase frequency of pest control.
6-501.112
67
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station
Inspector notes: Open containers of rodenticide were observed in the basement area. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
7-206.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various calzones and meat pies (cooked previous day) were observed held at (43-44) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Per interview with staff meatball calzone were placed in the cooler warm earlier in the day. -Food items moved to colder refrigeration at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatball calzones, which were prepared in advance, were not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours as per interview with staff onsite. -Meatball calzones were voluntary dispose of at time of inspection.
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, meatball calzone were not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit prior to being wrapped in plastic and placed in display cooler for service.
3-501.15
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Three dead mice were observed in the basement area on glue traps. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: A bowl was observed being used as scoops in container of dry ingredient. Scoops were observed stored in dry ingredients without the handles up. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single-Use Utensils in the front counter area were displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement area.
4-903.11(A)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Areas of the floor in the upstairs back kitchen area and in the basement area were observed to have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
43
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items in the Prepared Foods Display Cooler was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. (Foods were observed held next to other food items still in the cooling process. Food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.)
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, calzones wrapped in plastic wrap, made same day, were observed held at 48 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the Display Cooler. Food items are to be fully cooled before being wrapped and set for sale in the display cooler. (Calzones were moved to colder refrigeration for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.)
3-501.15
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in half of the back kitchen/prep area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Tiles are to be replaced with smooth, easily cleanable tiles.
6-201.16
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the back kitchen prep area is in poor repair (cracked/chipped exposing the subflooring). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Food related Single-service articles were observed stored on the bottom shelf touching the floor in the basement. Food related single-service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lefavorite Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lefavorite Bakery on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lefavorite Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lefavorite Bakery.
How does Lefavorite Bakery compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Lefavorite Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Lefavorite Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lefavorite Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lefavorite 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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