193 Degrees Coffeehouse

Memorial Union Room 200, South Kingstown, RI 02881

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

193 Degrees Coffeehouse appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Nov 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for South Kingstown sits at 87, putting 193 Degrees Coffeehouse on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Per the PIC, a "Swiffer Wet Jet" is used for floor cleaning. (A Request for Variance is to be submitted for use of a disposable floor cleaning device instead of a mop and mop sink.)

5-203.13

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution used for cleaning of the Espresso Machine Steam Wand was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. The sanitizer was adjusted to the proper PPM (200 - 400 PPM) at the time of inspection.

7-204.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Per the PIC, an order of paper towels is due same day. Napkins were observed available at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and window shelving in the kitchen area was observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: A scrub brush was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Handwashing done in improper location

Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the 3-bay sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.

2-301.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ledge of the window/shelving in the back prep area where the syrups are stored has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 193 Degrees Coffeehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 193 Degrees Coffeehouse on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 193 Degrees Coffeehouse?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 193 Degrees Coffeehouse.

How does 193 Degrees Coffeehouse compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

193 Degrees Coffeehouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has 193 Degrees Coffeehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 193 Degrees Coffeehouse 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 193 Degrees Coffeehouse 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 193 Degrees Coffeehouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 193 Degrees Coffeehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.

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