Starry Night Cafe Ri
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Starry Night Cafe Ri, the earliest from 2025. Starry Night Cafe Ri was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after five on the prior visit.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Smithfield restaurant scores 78. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs and sausage) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as yogurt, fruit filling, and maple syrup) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheese and sausage on ice observed held at 47-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk in lowboy observed held at 48-51 degrees F in the lowboy refrigerator. Sausage observed held at 50 degrees in the refrigerator. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cheese and sausage were relocated to freezer. Milk was disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No food allergy statement.
2-103.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils in the kitchen are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.
4-904.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the storage hallway. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The refrigerator was not in good repair, not holding food at 41 degrees or colder. No food requiring refrigeration is to be stored in refrigerator until it is functioning properly.
4-501.11
43
Jul 28, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of the ice machine. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of wood and construction materials. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A section of coving in the kitchen is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Jun 10, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 sin.
4-302.14
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the toilet room around the hand sink and mop sink are constructed of painted drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Starry Night Cafe Ri last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Starry Night Cafe Ri on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Starry Night Cafe Ri?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starry Night Cafe Ri.
How does Starry Night Cafe Ri compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Starry Night Cafe Ri most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Starry Night Cafe Ri's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Starry Night Cafe Ri have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Starry Night Cafe Ri 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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