Sals Bakery

1288 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Processor Wholesale - In-State

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Sals Bakery is still short, with only two visits logged. On Aug 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 five to six.

Proper cold holding temperatures accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Sals Bakery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meatballs, Eggplant were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Walk-in was adjusted during inspection and returned to 40 deg F. Products were returned to 41 deg F prior to end of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Ice machine to be cleaned and sanitized within time allotted.

4-601.11(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceilings throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris, specifically the ceilings above the production area and walk-in cooler. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

May 11, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Per food employee responsible for cleaning the slicer, sanitizer is not applied to slicer consistently at the correct frequency (at least every 4 hours). Slicer not to be used until it has been washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Inspector reviewed proper cleaning and sanitizing of slicer with staff at time of inspection. English Deli Slicer Cleaning and Sanitizing

4-602.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bags of bread and containers of bread crumbs are improperly labeled. Inspector reviewed labeling requirements with owner. English Food Labels Poster

3-602.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The wood wall next to the handwashing sink in the baking area has deteriorated and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.114

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. Per person in charge, the firm's certified food safety manager was not on site and establishment was preparing, handling, and serving TCS food at time of inspection. Firm to register additional fod safety manager(s).

2-102.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: All in-use bags of flour were observed stored on the floor in the baking production area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sals Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sals Bakery on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sals Bakery?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sals Bakery.

How does Sals Bakery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sals Bakery most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sals Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sals Bakery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sals 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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