Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
61
Score
Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus 10 before.
Warewashing facilities accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Johnston average 77, so Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Liquid egg whites were observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed egg whites in cooler for active cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-204.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC labeled during inspection.
7-102.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
4-602.13
61
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed container of cheese past the 7 day date marking. PIC disposed.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris: - tomato slicer, - deli slicer, - knives, - can opener. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized items.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Containers of pooled eggs were 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. PIC dated on site.
3-501.17
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
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-204.115
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food and beverage items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area and walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC relocated items.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed/washed/sanitized.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted. PIC fixed scoops and utensils.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Plastic containers were observed stacked together without proper airdrying. PIC washed/sanitized.
4-901.11
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector observed ice bins draining into a containers. Drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
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(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front kitchen area and restroom were lacking proper hand-washing signage.
6-301.14
39
May 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a missing nozzle on ice bin causing leakage.
5-205.15
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items(on top of prep unit). Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallway, 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the beverage cooler have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse?
Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse.
How does Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brewed Awakenings Coffehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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