Marquee Cafe

220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Marquee Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from three to seven.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Marquee Cafe trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener brought to dish wash area.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salsa was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC stated it was from an event, PIC disposed.

3-501.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -Cola refrigerator gaskets -pastry display case (taped corner).

4-501.11

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)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink in the service area. An employee was observed rinsing equipment in the service area hand sink. A dishwasher was connected to the hand washing sink in the basement. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the stairwell area (over mop sink) is in poor repair, observed with a hole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Pastries and cheese cake 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, best by or use by date and the business name/address. Pastry binder that discloses all types of pastries and cheesecakes with ingredients discussed with owner. Owner to forward proof of binder. Items removed from sale at time of inspection.

3-602.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The basement floors under shelving was observed with old droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Wall by staircase was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marquee Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marquee Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marquee Cafe?

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

How does Marquee Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Marquee Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Marquee Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Marquee Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Marquee Cafe 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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