Provencal Bakery
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Provencal Bakery has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to four.
The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited four times.
Provencal Bakery scores about where you'd expect for a Middletown restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Laminate lining near handsink at front service line was observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain in a proper manner. Active maintenance on walk-in cooler was being done during time of inspection.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the food prep area/ warewashing area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbant, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer floors (especially under speed racks) have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
82
May 19, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Potato salad was observed held at 44-47 degrees Fahrenheit in deli display case (ambient of refrigeration unit was observed between 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit) -Oatmilk was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit (ambient of 1 door lowboy was observed at 43 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 that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chili (5/7) and Veg Chili were (5/9) observed held in 2 door refrigerator past 7 days. Foods were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw beef were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cheeses in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was actively being cleaned during time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain in a proper manner. PIC informed.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the food prep area/ warewashing area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbant, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer floors (especially under speed racks) have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: -Gaskets at 2 door cooler in kitchen were observed in poor repair. -Gaskets at 1 door lowboy at coffee station was observed in poor repair. 1 door lowboy was observed at an ambient of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment was taken out of service to hold TCS foods. -Laminate lining near handsink at front service line was observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Portafilter handle for espresso machine was observed held by tape. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
45
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shepard's pie and soups were observed held past 7 days. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.18
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents and small flies is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings and live insects observed during time of inspection. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Water from walk-in cooler evaporator fan was observed stagnant in bin of food. Food was voluntarily disposed of. Active maintenance was performed during time of inspection.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the 1 door lowboy observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. kitchen hood vents 2. floors underneath and beneath cookline equipment 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: The following is in poor repair: 1. garage door seal 2. storage room wall The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the food prep area/ warewashing area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbant, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Provencal Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Provencal Bakery on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Provencal Bakery?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Provencal Bakery.
How does Provencal Bakery compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Provencal Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.
Has Provencal Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Provencal Bakery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Provencal 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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