Cup of Joe

75 Baker Street, Providence, RI 02905

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cup of Joe has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Cup of Joe's latest score of 61 falls below the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: 3 bay sink observed in poor repair. Observed leakage at plumbing. PIC informed. Systems must be maintain in good repair.

5-205.15

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Menu is lacking allergen statement. PIC informed.

2-101.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of (food storage shelves ) in the (front counter ) area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (hood vents ) have an accumulation of soil residue and grease buildup.

4-602.13

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by (buckets ). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Mar 25, 2025

Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the kitchen is lacking signage. A sign or poster must be posted notifying food employees of handwashing.

6-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cup of Joe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cup of Joe on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Cup of Joe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cup of Joe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Cup of Joe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cup of Joe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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