Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe

2 Watson Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Jamestown average 90, so Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to a food preparation space shall be self-closing to limit potential contamination.

6-202.14

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Tomato jam that was recently prepared and cooling on stove was observed being covered by PIC prior to the food item reaching an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Tomato jam was observed at 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Proper cooling methods were discussed during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a stool and green scrubbing pads hung on the faucet. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Stool and green scrubbing pads were moved during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fried eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. PIC added consumer advisory to menu board during time of inspection.

3-603.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator door gaskets and doors have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep table surface next to the stove cooktop was observed with foil covering the shelf surface and were not in good repair.

4-501.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and yogurt prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jamestown?

Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamestown average of 90.

Has Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Village Hearth Bakery and Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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