Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
90
Score
Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 26, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to seven violations previously.
Looking across the full record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Westerly restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the light shield (ware washing area) has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
90
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham and soupy was observed held at 56-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with black and brown biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
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 ware washing area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Freezer door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Inspector observed right side of unit holding an ambient temperature of 47F. Cold-hold units must maintain a temperature of 41F or below. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection. TCS foods not to be held in unit until it reaches an ambient temperature of 41F or below.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1) Ceiling vent - ware washing area (dust, dirt) 2) Cart (food residue) 3) Light shields - ware washing area (black debris, previous water damage)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tile in the front area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in freezer area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
55
Oct 16, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was <100ppm parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Sanitizer was remade and tested.
4-501.114
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay pipe is in poor repair. Pipe is leaking into a container. Leak must be repaired. The handwashing sink near the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. Faucet won't turn off.
5-205.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sugar bin is in poor repair. Sugar bin must be repaired/replaced. The reach-in refrigerator was observed with a leak inside the unit. Leak must be repaired.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The grout near the 3-bay sink, freezers and front area is in poor repair. Grout must be repaired. The floor coving tile behind the ice machine and at the drive-up window are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floor tile in the front area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment (ice machine) was observed in the warewashing area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Oct 2, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 22 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink near the 3-bay sink is in poor repair. Faucet won't turn off.
5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay pipe is in poor repair. Pipe is leaking into a container. Leak must be repaired.
5-205.15
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Food was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches, flies, and rodents are not controlled as evidenced by cockroaches, flies and rodent droppings. 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. Pest control records state establishment was serviced on 9/30/24. Establishment must continue pest control services until pest issues are controlled. Please email inspector pest control records.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety managers course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A coffee pot was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single-service articles (straws) were observed stored on the floor near the bathroom. Single-service articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Sugar was observed stored under the 3-bay sink. Food must not be stored in areas subject to splash to prevent contamination.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cold hold units are lined with cardboard and absorbent pads. Establishment must not line equipment with materials that can't effectively be washed, rinsed, and sanitized to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
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.
2-402.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board on the prep unit is 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
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the platform that is used to store sugar. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sugar bin is in poor repair. Sugar bin must be repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside and outside of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Equipment must be cleaned.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The grout near the 3-bay sink, freezers and front area is in poor repair. Grout must be repaired.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor coving tile behind the ice machine and at the drive-up window are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tile in the front area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility, especially under and behind equipment, have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment (ice machine) was observed in the warewashing area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 50-51 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the prep unit for an unknown amount of time. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The prep unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Prep unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
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Nov 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A dish rag was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Caramel was observed stored on the floor in the front area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the ware-washing area is in poor repair. Leak observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under equipment throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop.
How does Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Westerly average of 88.
Has Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop 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 Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bess Eaton Cofffe Shop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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