Providence Bagel
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
78
Score
Providence Bagel has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The latest visit found three violations, down from 18 violations the time before.
Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spinach & cheese croissants observed held at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the counters, prep units, and ledges in dining room have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
78
Mar 27, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Bagels, yogurt parfaits, and orange juice (in cups with lids) 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, and the business name/address. English Food Label Approval Form English Food Labeling for Packaged Food
3-602.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(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.
5-205.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Date marking system is inaccurate, with use-by dates of more than 7 days.
3-501.17
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed filling water container in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
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. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Potatoes and eggs observed held at 74-103 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Hot hold unit which had no water in it was filled, and eggs & potatoes were reheated. Discussed 1-keeping hot water at the level of the food in the hot holding unit 2-using deep pans for eggs and potatoes 3-not overfilling pans, and 4-monitoring hot holding temperatures
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
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)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
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
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Drainage from espresso machine observed draining into a container in the front area. Drainage from beverage machine observed draining into a container in the kitchen. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on a kitchen counter. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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Mar 19, 2025
Environmental Complaint
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 22 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Unwrapped bagels observed in chest freezer. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
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 service area, and on a storage shelf in the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution was in excess of recommended parts per million (ppm) Sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical bottle was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Date marking system is inaccurate, giving 8 day use-by dates' Food must be used or disposed of after 7 days.
3-501.17
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
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.
2-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, and floor mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The slicer was permanently taken out of service for other reasons. Mixer must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Fruits or vegetables not washed before use
Inspector notes: Avacados were not washed before being cut. Plant foods must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut.
3-302.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The inside of the walk in cooler including the fan covers, fan soffit, and ceiling have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Milk, oat milk, Italian deli meat, ham, and pork observed held at 48-64 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor under a shelf in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils observed on a wet towel after cleaning and sanitizing. Equipment and utensils must be air dried.
4-901.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with an unsealed gap between pieces that impacts its ability to be cleaned and sanitized. Slicer was taken permanently out of service.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: counter unused hot hold unit on counter ice bin milk table plastic cup holder coffee refrigerator drive thru window area coffee syrups area coffee syrups tray toaster and counter knife rack walk in cooler shelves prep tables in kitchen including sides & legs The chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: The liquid from the espresso unit is draining into the hand sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls (including electrical boxes & junctures) throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. E The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
17
Sep 29, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of pink residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies are not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 1 door lo boy have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the Oasis machine and drain line from the expresso machine are draining into a container and front handsink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Providence Bagel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Providence Bagel on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Providence Bagel?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Providence Bagel.
How does Providence Bagel compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Providence Bagel most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Providence Bagel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Providence Bagel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 18 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Providence Bagel means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Providence Bagel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Providence Bagel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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