Taunton Ave Bakery
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Taunton Ave Bakery has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Taunton Ave Bakery is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the grab n go unit was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sandwiches were relocated to a properly functioning refrigeration unit. Front curtain was closed over the unit and ambient temperature decreased to 40 degrees F during inspection. Curtain is to remain closed if sandwiches or other TCS foods are to be stored in this unit.
3-501.16(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Owner/operator is currently taking an approved course in food safety management. Once successfully completed, she is to register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager.
2-102.12(A)
82
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Soup observed in a large container with a temperature of 43 degrees F. Soup was divided into smaller containers during inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed.
3-501.14
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the walk-in cooler. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Facility is lacking an allergen statement. An allergen statement must be posted in view of the customer (on display case, at the register...).
2-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
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. PIC set up sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bags of bread and cabbage were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. An employee certified in food safety management must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, are not tight-fitting. Space observed between the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (on top of plumbing pipe beside the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, walk-in condenser fan guards, and shelving above the 3-bay sink have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of grab n go unit observed at 44 degrees F. Ham sandwich observed at 44 degrees F as well. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods had been placed in this unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were moved to a properly functioning unit during inspection. Grab n go unit is to be serviced and is not to be used until it is maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats and soups observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being drained to be properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taunton Ave Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taunton Ave Bakery on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taunton Ave Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taunton Ave Bakery.
How does Taunton Ave Bakery compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Taunton Ave Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Taunton Ave Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taunton Ave Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taunton Ave 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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