The Small Point Cafe

230 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

The Small Point Cafe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Jun 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus two before.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: A leak was observed at the drain to the 3-bay sink. PIC stated service has been scheduled.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine, ice scoop) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener brought to be cleaned and sanitized. PIC purchased bagged ice to be used until ice machine can be turned off to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-602.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor near the dish machine has accumulation of food residue. The area under shelving (back door) has an accumulation of trash debris.
6-501.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of liquid ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
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. PIC informed.
2-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -refrigeration gaskets -refrigeration door handles -ice machine.
4-601.11(B)
61
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Pipe under 3 bay sink was observed leaking into a bucket. Plumbing systems to be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Small Point Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Small Point Cafe on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Small Point Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The Small Point Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has The Small Point Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Small Point Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Small Point Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.