International Pockets Cafe

52 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Greek / Mediterranean

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited International Pockets Cafe three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to seven.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which International Pockets Cafe's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cases of parsley in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Food prep sink was observed draining slowing (bucket under air gapped discharge pipe to catch overflowing water). Plumbing system to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink next to 3 bay sink. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. The hand-washing sink by the 3 bay sink was lacking paper towels.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -racks in walk-in cooler (apparent rust accumulation) -gasket on falafel machine lid (creating accumulation of black residue) -2 door reach in door handle Equipment to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. ceiling tiles in dining area (water damage) 2. 2 kitchen hood light bulbs not operational The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The kitchen hood vents have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler area is in poor repair (accumulated rust and exposed concrete). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked Falafel was observed held at 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and reheated to 213 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and shawarma were observed held at 44-64 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and placed into refrigeration to chill during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. ceiling tiles in dining area (water damage) 2. laminate lined composite wood covering kitchen hood 3. kitchen hood light bulbs not operational The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. walls in the food prep area 2. vent in dining room The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was International Pockets Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at International Pockets Cafe on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at International Pockets Cafe?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at International Pockets Cafe.

How does International Pockets Cafe compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

International Pockets Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has International Pockets Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at International Pockets Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is International Pockets Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, International Pockets Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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