Kaffeology

50 Hillside Road, Cranston, RI 02920
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Kaffeology stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The most recent inspection turned up eight violations, more than the four found previously.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Cranston facility scores 88, putting Kaffeology on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
6
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service articles in the kitchen near the cookline.
7-201.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. Proper sanitizing procedures reviewed with staff at the time of inspection.
4-501.114
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking an allergen statement for consumer awareness. A general statement "PLEASE INFORM YOUR SERVER OF ANY ALLERGIES" must be posted on all menu's.
2-103.11
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
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The steak, burger, carbonara (runny egg) and the egg plate are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Potatoes were observed cooling in a pan deeper than 4 inches. Proper cooling procedures reviewed with staff. Food was moved to shallow pans before being placed in the walk-in cooler.
3-501.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Metal scour pads were 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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Jun 26, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 45-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit. Flip top prep unit observed to be turned off at the time of inspection. Per PIC, food was put into the unit under 2 hours prior to inspection. Foods moved into proper refrigeration to rapidly cool. Food to not be placed into flip top prep unit until ambient temperature reaches 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: The dump sink and hand sink located in the bar area requires a splash guard due to close proximity.
3-307.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall/surrounding shelf in the bar warewashing area are constructed of dry wall/wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
78
Jun 12, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1) Various items were observed held at 52-55 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit. The ambient temperature of the unit observed to be at 54 degrees Fahrenheit. 2) Milk in the lowboy cooler located in the barista station observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature of the unit was observed to be at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. - Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of items that were kept in the units overnight. Per PIC, most items were placed in the units from the walk-in cooler under 3 hours prior to inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the bar and kitchen area must have a splash guard to prohibit possible contamination from dump sink and 3-bay sink.
6-404.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The lowboy cooler in the barista area and the flip top prep unit in the kitchen was observe to be in poor repair (maintaining ambient temperature over 41 degrees Fahrenheit). Units taken out of service at the time of inspection. Units to not be used until it can be replaced/repaired/serviced.
4-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall/surrounding shelf in the bar warewashing area are constructed of dry wall/wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese and other items in the prep unit observed held at 50-62 degrees Fahrenheit in the flip top prep unit. The ambient air temperature of the unit observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes were observed cooling in the prep unit. Cooling foods in the prep units may lead to elevated ambient temperatures. All other food items were prepped under 2 hours prior to inspection. All foods moved to the walk-in cooler to properly cool. Prep unit to not be used until ambient temperature reaches 41 degrees or lower. Chimichurri was observed held at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, chimichurri was stored on the counter during service for over 4 hours. PIC voluntarily disposed of food at the 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.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: (Sanitizer spray) was stored hanging on the same sink with food (ice). 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.
7-201.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
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
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon labeled "KEEP FROZEN" was observed thawing with the package in tact above 38 degrees Fahrenheit. ROP fish shall be removed from packaging before thawing. Person in charge disposed of food at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per PIC, Potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Potatoes moved to sheet pan and into walk-in cooler.
3-501.15
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the bar and kitchen area must have a splash guard to prohibit possible contamination from dump sink and 3-bay sink.
6-404.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall/surrounding shelf in the bar warewashing area are constructed of dry wall/wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
37
Apr 18, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall/surrounding shelf in the bar warewashing area are constructed of dry wall/wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: The hand sink in the bar and kitchen area must have a splash guard to prohibit possible contamination from dump sink and 3-bay sink.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The bottom door sweep of the walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair (not sealing properly/not tightly fitting). All equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kaffeology last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kaffeology on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kaffeology?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kaffeology.

How does Kaffeology compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Kaffeology most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Kaffeology's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kaffeology have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Kaffeology means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Kaffeology inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kaffeology is inspected around three times per year on average.