Junk and Java
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Junk and Java, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Junk and Java trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the dry storage area is not covered with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable material; insulation is exposed.
6-201.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, dishwasher was out of order. Per interview with PIC, in process of being fixed.
4-203.13
74
Jan 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk and cream were observed held at 47-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the canisters at time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, both had been out of refrigeration for about 1 hour. Milk and cream were relocated to the walk-in cooler to cool. Per person in charge, establishment has been using time as a control. ESTABLISHMENT MUST NOT STORE MILK AND CREAM OUT OF REFRIGERATION AND DOES NOT HAVE APPROVAL TO USE TIME AS CONTROL.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety manager certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course. Per person in charge, several employees have been enrolled in a food safety course.
2-103.11
78
Dec 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk and Half & Half were observed held at 45-55 degrees Fahrenheit in the canisters during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, milk and half & half had been out for about 2 hours. Milk and Half & Half were relocated to refrigeration to cool.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety manager certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course. Per person in charge, several employees are scheduled to take the course.
2-103.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single-service articles were observed stored on the floor. Single-service articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
74
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk and Half & Half were observed held at 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit in the canisters during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk and Half & Half were relocated to refrigeration to cool.
3-501.16(A)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Dishwasher was taken out of service and must not be used until it is repaired. Establishment is to use the 3-bay sink.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety manager certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single-service articles were observed stored on the floor. Single-service articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
45
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection (see attached disposal form). Establishment went and got bagged ice during time of inspection. Ice machine must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-501.114
Toxic retail products not separated from food items
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Windex was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-301.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink near the 3-bay sink. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Equipment was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Junk and Java last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Junk and Java on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Junk and Java?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Junk and Java.
How does Junk and Java compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Junk and Java most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Junk and Java's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Junk and Java have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Junk and Java 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 Junk and Java inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Junk and Java is inspected around three times per year on average.
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