Hazel Origin Coffee

245 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Hazel Origin Coffee has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 16, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Pawtucket restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The dry ingredient scoop is stored on an unclean surface between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Scoop was moved at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket for the 2 door glass reach-in was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Nov 17, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed being oxygen packaged with out a variance (Fish, soup, roasted pork, cooked meatballs) all items were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is to immediately stop the process of reduced oxygen packaging.
3-502.12
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The prep sink in the prep area is lacking an air gap. An air gap must be present to prevent the back flow of liquids and gasses into food preparation sinks.
5-202.13
Time used as public health control not properly documented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Time was being used as a control for TCS pastries - no time log was being kept. TCS pastries were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is now going to keep some display only items out, and pull from back low boy items to be heated and served.
3-501.19
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged fish was observed thawing in the refrigerator at 41 D F, Reduced oxygen packaged fish product must be thawed with oxygen re introduced into the package. Fish product was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the back prep area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the two door stand up were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
50
Sep 25, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 minor 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back reveiving area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hazel Origin Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hazel Origin Coffee on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hazel Origin Coffee?

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

How does Hazel Origin Coffee compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Hazel Origin Coffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Hazel Origin Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hazel Origin Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hazel Origin Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.