Coffee Grinder

337 Thames St Unit 4 And 5, Newport, RI 02840
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Coffee Grinder three times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 6, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Among Newport restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a food storage container in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Food container was removed from the sink basin at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the one door low boy unit below the espresso machine.
4-501.11
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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 sink. PIC ordered new test strips at the time of inspection.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the one door low boy unit below the espresso machine.
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 black residue and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent the accumulation of food residue, dust, dirt, or other debris.
4-602.13
82
May 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coffee Grinder last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coffee Grinder on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coffee Grinder?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coffee Grinder.

How does Coffee Grinder compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Coffee Grinder most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Coffee Grinder's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coffee Grinder have averaged around two 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.