Brewed Awakenings Warwick

1316 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Brewed Awakenings Warwick, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Brewed Awakenings Warwick trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (150) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be (200-400) ppm. PIC switched out sanitizer and refill the sanitizer bay of 3-bay sink. PIC retested and sanitizer was 200 ppm.

4-501.111

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed various food packaged in the food establishment lacking all required information. Observed foods packaged with common name only. 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Observed the door to the outside, located in the (front), 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

Apr 29, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice was observed adulterated due to direct contact with biofilm drip. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice.

3-101.11

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

Inspector notes: Several food items (see disposal form) were observed held at 47-51 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 voluntarily disposed of food.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machine.

4-302.14

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.

7-102.11

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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli slicer have an accumulation of food debris and residue.

4-602.13

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 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 sani buckets were 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Buckets were refilled and tested to 250 ppm. Establishment to test buckets in the morning to ensure sanitizer is adequate ppm.

4-501.114

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: An allergy statement is needed on the menus. Establishment to add allergy statement to counter menu and drive thru menu.

2-101.11

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.

7-102.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli slicer have an accumulation of food debris.

4-602.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC stated they will no longer store utensils in stagnant water and will sanitize utensils at least once every 4 hours.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brewed Awakenings Warwick last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brewed Awakenings Warwick on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brewed Awakenings Warwick?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brewed Awakenings Warwick.

How does Brewed Awakenings Warwick compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Brewed Awakenings Warwick most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Brewed Awakenings Warwick's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brewed Awakenings Warwick have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brewed Awakenings Warwick means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Brewed Awakenings Warwick inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brewed Awakenings Warwick is inspected around two times per year on average.

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