Cafe Tempo Coffee House

32 Tollgate Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Cafe Tempo Coffee House has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (dough mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. After cleaning and sanitizing, the food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Per the PIC, the machine was previously cleaned and no longer in service for the rest of day.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items were observed 45-49 degrees Fahrenheit in refrigeration (see temps.). Food items that were recently stocked from the walk-in cooler were moved back to the walk-in cooler, food items stocked from earlier or previous day were voluntarily disposed of at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats that were sliced prior to inspection were observed stored in the small prep unit in pans greater than 4 inches deep. PIC was made aware deli meats are to be rapidly cooled after slicing in the walk-in cooler prior to being placed in the prep unit for cold holding. Food items were moved to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cream cheeses prepared on site were observed marked with the date longer than 7 days from 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 and held for no longer than 7 days from the date of preparation unless frozen. Dates were properly adjusted at the time of inspection.
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed to be in need of repair/adjustment: - The front open-air cooler was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 42-45 degrees Fahrenheit with food temps observed at 44-49 degrees F. - The back large prep unit was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 48-49 degrees Fahrenheit with food temps observed at 48-49 degrees F. Use of the units for storage of TCS Foods is to be discontinued until adjusted or serviced and properly maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. - The cutting board to the large 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.
4-501.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Several working containers of dry 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
55
Jun 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking an allergen statement visible to consumers.
2-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice and took machine out of service.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Several food items (baked goods, yogurt cups, cream cheese, etc.) 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards of the flip top prep unit are 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The shelves in the walk-in cooler had food residue and other debris 2) The fan covers in refrigeration units had dust 3) Ledges near racks of dry ingredient storage area had a large amount of food debris
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The floor in the walk-in cooler had food residue 2) The ceiling tiles above the back food prep area had an accumulation of dust and other debris
6-501.12
64
May 9, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the top of the prep unit was observed held at 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was observed to be stored above the cold hold line. All foods below the cold hold line were maintaining adeqaute temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was moved to walk-in to rapidly cool. Establishment to no longer hold food above cold hold line.
3-501.16(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP fish was observed thawing in walk-in with package in tact. All vacuum sealed (ROP) seafood must be thawed with package not in tact. Fish was observed at 37 degrees. Fish was sliced open.
3-501.13
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: An allergy statement is need at the counter and drive thru window.
2-102.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bagels were stored on the bottom shelf of the storage rack in the prep area. The bagels were stored less than 6 inches on the floor. Food must be stored in a manner to prevent contamination. Bagels were moved from the bottom shelf of the rack. Bottom shelf shall not be used for food storage.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be wash, rinsed and sanitized by the end of the day.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Dumpster company to be contacted to move dumpster forward onto the pavement.
5-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Tempo Coffee House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Tempo Coffee House on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Tempo Coffee House?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Tempo Coffee House.

How does Cafe Tempo Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Cafe Tempo Coffee House most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Cafe Tempo Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Tempo Coffee House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cafe Tempo Coffee House 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 Cafe Tempo Coffee House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Tempo Coffee House is inspected roughly once per year on average.