West Wing Cafe

1St Floor, Providence, RI 02908

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 18, 2024

Score

Low Risk

West Wing Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. West Wing Cafe was last inspected on Jan 18, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at West Wing Cafe since Jan 18, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus 17 before.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 18, 2024

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The area beneath the 3-bay sink is in poor repair, with bottom cracked and the fiberboard gouged. The back wall has a gap, obscuring where the pipes come in. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The freezer located in the refrigerator/freezer area was not in good repair.

4-501.11

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 17 violations

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

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 and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen, and drawers and cupboards in the coffee area.

4-903.11(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

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer is to be cleaned and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No allergy statement posted. English Food Allergies What You Need to Know English Food Allergy Reactions

2-102.11

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

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in the area beneath the sink, and the shelves in the soup alcove. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. PCS unknown.

6-501.111

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Bagels, cookies, and yogurt parfaits packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Lettuce was not washed before being cut. Raw fruits and vegetables must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut.

3-302.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A light bulb in the dining area was nonfunctional during inspection. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

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.

2-102.12

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken salad (52), egg salad (48), turkey (45), cut tomatoes (44), and cheeses (47) were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken salad was voluntarily disposed. All other foods moved to alternate refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The freezer in the combo refrigerator/freezer was not in good repair, nonfunctional during inspection.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit was not in good repair, not holding food at 41 degrees or colder. All foods requiring refrigeration were relocated to another refrigeration unit. The prep unit is not to be used for foods requiring refrigeration until it is functioning properly.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit, slicer, slow cooker, and beverage refrigerator door tracks have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The area beneath the 3 bay sink is in poor repair, with the bottom cracked and the fiberboard gouged out. The back wall has a gap, obscuring where the pipes come in. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Wing Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Wing Cafe on file is from Jan 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Wing Cafe?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West Wing Cafe.

How does West Wing Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

West Wing Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has West Wing Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at West Wing Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 17 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West Wing 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.

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