Coffee Grinder

961 Namquid Dr, Warwick, RI 02888

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Coffee Grinder, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed (chemical spray bottles) stored on hand sink. Staff relocated spray bottles to designated area at time of inspection. 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The walls in the (3-bay sink) area is constructed nondurable materials. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in basement underneath storage areas. Establishment shall clean droppings to monitor for any new activity. PIC to contact professional pest control to service establishment and provide pcs report to inspector.

6-501.112

May 15, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, sausage and bacon were observed stored in the Reach-In Cooler at 44 degrees Fahrenheit with an ambient temperature of the cooler at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview with employee, fresh made hot tea was placed in the cooler to cool directly under the sausage and bacon. PIC removed the tea to cool outside of refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles were observed stored hanging from the splash guard at the hand sink. 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. Spray bottles were moved to the floor below at the time of inspection.

7-201.11

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay. At the time of inspection, an employee obtained Bleach for sanitizing. Sanitizer was properly set up and tested at 50-100 ppm.

4-302.14

May 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: An allergy statement is needed on the menu.

2-102.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The back door was observed propped open. Outer openings must be protected against the entry of pests by tight fitting doors. PIC stated it was to get air flow in establishment. Inspector recommended getting a tight fitting screen door.

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of bio-film. Establishment to empty ice machine and wash, rinse, and sanitize. Inspector recommends increasing frequency of cleaning ice machine.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Grinder last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Grinder on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Grinder?

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

How does Coffee Grinder compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Coffee Grinder most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Coffee Grinder's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee Grinder have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coffee Grinder 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 Coffee Grinder inspected?

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

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