Sodexo at Ppsd Cafe

797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903
Catering
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Sodexo At Ppsd Cafe in Providence, RI, has three recorded inspections, with the most recent assessment on January 15, 2026, resulting in a low-risk classification. During this inspection, one major violation and one minor violation were noted regarding food labeling and the maintenance of physical facilities.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cookies 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. Cookies were removed from self-service.
3-602.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen, ware washing, and service areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.16
86
May 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cases of beverages were observed stored on the floor in the office/stock room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff relocated beverages during inspection.
3-305.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen, ware washing, and service area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Insulation on heating duct in storage room was observed torn.
6-501.11
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Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and orange residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-602.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Grab and Go case for salads was observed at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment was taken out of service during time of inspection. Equipment cannot be used until properly adjusted, repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the service area, back kitchen and warewashing areas are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
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