Coffee Bean Express

1111 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Coffee Bean Express appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 21, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Cranston restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cream cheese and milk) in the reach in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Person in charge moved foods to proper location.

3-302.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Turkey was observed thawing on the counter. Food was moved to the refrigerator to properly thaw. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of black and pink residue. The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of ice.

4-601.11(B)

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as leafy greens) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the basement cooler has an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket of the lowboy under the toaster was observed to be in poor repair (frayed). Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Jul 17, 2023

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: The following was observed improperly stored: 1) bowl used as scoop in Reese's 2) Ice scoop stored on unclean surface (shelving) 3) Utensils stored in stagnant water

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The gasket of the lowboy under the toaster was observed to be in poor repair (frayed). Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Bean Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Bean Express on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Bean Express?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Bean Express.

How does Coffee Bean Express compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Coffee Bean Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Coffee Bean Express's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coffee Bean Express have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coffee Bean Express 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 Coffee Bean Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coffee Bean Express is inspected around two times per year on average.

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