Scialos Bakery of Riverside
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at Scialos Bakery of Riverside, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The latest visit found five violations, down from seven violations the time before.
The pattern that stands out is food properly labeled, which has been cited three times.
Compared to other East Providence restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Breads, bagels, and baked goods 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. Resource provided.
3-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement. Allergen statement must be posted for customer view.
2-103.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking inside the calzone display case, the 2-door lowboy unit, and the walk-in cooler. A cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
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
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. No employee certified in food safety management was available at the time of this inspection. Employee certified in food safety management must be on-site during all hours of preparation and operation. An employee is currently registered in an approved course in food safety management.
2-102.12(A)
67
Sep 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked goods 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. Owner is in the process of creating proper food labels for products.
3-602.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Test strips for quaternary ammonium were available. Correct test strips are to be obtained.
4-302.14
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. Additional employees have been registered in an approved food safety management course.
2-102.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the ovens and walk-in freezer is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Progress has been made in repairing the ceiling.
6-101.11
74
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 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. Proper 3-bay sink set-up and use was demonstrated during inspection.
4-602.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handsink is in poor repair. The cold water/faucet does not work resulting in employees using other sinks to wash hands. Cold water/faucet must be repaired.
5-205.15
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing done in improper location
Inspector notes: Per interview employees are washing their hands at the 3-bay sink or in the restroom. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.
2-301.15
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration unit(s). 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
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked goods 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.
3-602.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility has old, contaminated test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. New test strips must be obtained.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the small refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Refrigerator and gasket are to be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
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. None of the employees present at the time of inspection were certified in food safety management. Employee(s) must successfully complete an approved course in food safety management to cover all shifts of operation.
2-102.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the ovens and the walk-in freezer is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Scialos Bakery of Riverside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Scialos Bakery of Riverside on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Scialos Bakery of Riverside?
Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Scialos Bakery of Riverside.
How does Scialos Bakery of Riverside compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Scialos Bakery of Riverside most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Scialos Bakery of Riverside's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Scialos Bakery of Riverside have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Scialos Bakery of Riverside 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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