South Beach Cafe

336 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

South Beach Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. South Beach Cafe was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which South Beach Cafe's 70 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 23, 2025

Opening

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. All barware to be sanitized in 3-bay sink.

4-501.112

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Manager stated marks will be manually added to menu.

3-603.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The exhaust fans in the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue. 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: The kitchen floor tiles are in poor repair, observed with cracked and missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was South Beach Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South Beach Cafe on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at South Beach Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at South Beach Cafe.

How does South Beach Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

South Beach Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at South Beach 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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