Seven Stars Bakery

820 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Seven Stars Bakery is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jun 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Seven Stars Bakery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. 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.

4-601.11(A)

Nov 8, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was relocated to another refrigerator, and temperature adjusted during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Loaves of bread packaged in the food establishment and on display in the self-service area 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. Bread was relocated to behind counter

3-602.11

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

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board in the front service area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice have an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan covers in the dry storage area has 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile above the 3 bay sink is not in good repair, with stains from previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food is stored on shelves that are not at least 6 inches above the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Seven Stars Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Seven Stars Bakery on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Seven Stars Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Seven Stars Bakery.

How does Seven Stars Bakery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Seven Stars Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Seven Stars Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Seven Stars Bakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Seven Stars 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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