Sophias Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2024, Sophias Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The latest visit found five violations, down from 10 violations the time before.
Sophias Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Cranston average of 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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. Soap made available at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels made available at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The front service area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Per the PIC, a hand sink is on order for installation. PIC to install hand sink in the front.
5-203.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing. Per the PIC, door self-closing hinge on order to be installed.
6-501.19
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
67
Dec 30, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Beef from yesterday was observed at 52 degrees. Beef was disposed of.
3-501.14
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
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. Inspector demonstrated how to set up 3-bay sink.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (hamburger) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet for the 3-bay sink was observed with a leak/tape. Faucet to be repaired.
5-205.15
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. PIC to enroll at least one more employee in a food safety course.
2-101.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The front service area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. PIC to install hand sink in the front.
5-203.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Boxes were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Beef was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered plastic containers greater than four inches deep. Food was disposed of. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Proper cooling time and temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas were observed being prepped on a garbage can. PIC relocated empanadas.
3-305.14
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking stoppers for 3-bay sink.
6-501.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
25
May 13, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed without adequate stoppers.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sophias Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sophias Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Sophias Cafe compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Sophias Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Sophias Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sophias Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sophias Cafe 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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