The Bakeshop

277 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The Bakeshop has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The Bakeshop's latest score of 64 falls below the Warren average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the small refrigeration unit at the front counter was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Light cream observed with a temperature of 45 degrees F. 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 just been moved to this unit this morning and were moved to properly functioning refrigeration unit. No TCS foods are to be placed in this unit until it maintains a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed. Sanitizer bay was set up to proper concentration using bottled chlorine sanitizer.

4-501.114

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: Handle of the back reach-in was not in good repair. Tape observed holding the handle in place. Tape is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Handle is to be repaired using proper materials.

4-202.16

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Space observed around the outer frame. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the customer restroom is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Dec 18, 2023

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine and ice bin are lacking an air gaps. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the restroom is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Bakeshop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Bakeshop on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Bakeshop compare to other restaurants in Warren?

The Bakeshop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has The Bakeshop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Bakeshop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Bakeshop 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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