Groundswell Cafe and Bakery

3883 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI 02878
Café / Breakfast
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery stretching back to 2023. Groundswell Cafe and Bakery was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Tiverton restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 500 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Manual adjustment to be made until dispenser is properly adjusted.
7-204.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the warewashing area were observed in poor repair (paint observed chipped). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
82
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Bakery food prep sink observed leaking into bucket. PIC informed.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Establishment to sanitize all dishes in 3 bay sink, until machine is properly adjusted.
4-501.112
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the upstairs ice machine have an accumulation of black residue.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling in bakery observed in poor repair. Per PIC, repairs are in process.
6-501.11
70
May 10, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Groundswell Cafe and Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery.

How does Groundswell Cafe and Bakery compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Groundswell Cafe and Bakery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Groundswell Cafe and Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Groundswell Cafe and Bakery 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 Groundswell Cafe and Bakery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Groundswell Cafe and Bakery is inspected roughly once per year on average.