Oak Bakeshop
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2025
50
Score
Oak Bakeshop has been inspected four times since 2023. Oak Bakeshop was last inspected on Jul 15, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Oak Bakeshop's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. Test strips on site expired July 1, 2022.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-200 ppm.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Allergen statement was lacking. Provided during inspection.
2-103.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Parfaits made with yogurt, fruit preserves, and granola were marked with dates exceeding 7 days. PIC stated parfaits were made on Sunday, July 13, 2026. Dates were corrected during inspection.
3-501.17
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cookies and parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Sub-ingredients and/or allergen information is lacking. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the counter mixer have an accumulation of food residue and other debris, especially around hardware.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of leaf litter and vegetation. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The insulation on a refrigeration line inside the walk in cooler is in poor repair, frayed with portions worn off. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
50
Aug 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: In the self service case, yogurt & granola parfaits, and cups of orange packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete 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. Yogurt & granola parfaits, and cups of orange juice must be placed behind the counter, or properly labeled.
3-602.11
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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
82
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was ( ) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be ( ) ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Egg sandwich, and potato & cheese & onion knish observed held at 118-128 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were reheated in oven.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and bagged ice will be used until then.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Yogurt & granola cups packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete 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
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
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
55
Aug 1, 2023
Food Complaint
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 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. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and also repaired.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage shelves in the front service area have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hand sink located in the front service area was not in good repair, with a bucket of stagnant water stored below it.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The ice machine was not in good repair.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oak Bakeshop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oak Bakeshop on file is from Jul 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oak Bakeshop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oak Bakeshop.
How does Oak Bakeshop compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Oak Bakeshop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Oak Bakeshop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Oak Bakeshop have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Oak Bakeshop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Oak Bakeshop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oak Bakeshop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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