Morning Star Bakery
Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025
61
Score
The inspection history at Morning Star Bakery is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical East Providence restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the large and small display cases and the storefront slide cold hold unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
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.
4-601.11(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board is 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the receiving area and in the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance and in the receiving area (side door), are 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Pastry display case (non-refrigerated) is not in good repair. One of the doors is missing. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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Aug 14, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener, and slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and slicer were cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the receiving area and storefront, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment must repair doors.
6-202.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the food 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dough roller located in the bakery prep area was not in good repair. Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in condenser fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in various locations. 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 Morning Star Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morning Star Bakery on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morning Star Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morning Star Bakery.
How does Morning Star Bakery compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Morning Star Bakery most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Morning Star Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morning Star Bakery have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Morning Star 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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