Cup of Joy Cafe

1532 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Cup of Joy Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The last inspection found two violations, up from one the time before.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

That's lower than the typical Coventry restaurant, which scores around 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (lettuce) in the Reach-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 ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be emptied and sanitized.
4-602.13
82
Mar 11, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Mar 7, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The ware wash area is lacking a hand-washing sink.
5-203.11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cup of Joy Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cup of Joy Cafe on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cup of Joy Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cup of Joy Cafe.

How does Cup of Joy Cafe compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Cup of Joy Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.

Has Cup of Joy Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cup of Joy Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cup of Joy Cafe 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 Cup of Joy Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cup of Joy Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.