Kaffeology
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Kaffeology has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 30, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Newport restaurants, the typical score is 84; Kaffeology is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
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: The kitchen prep unit was observed held at an ambient temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment shall not store TCS food items within the unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is maintained. Unit was taken out of service during the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. PIC knew that prep unit was not holding proper ambient temperature and continued usage of unit.
2-103.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The kitchen prep unit located was observed unable to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and not in good repair. Establishment is to repair or replace unit.
4-501.11
74
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The kitchen prep unit was observed held at an ambient temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment shall not store TCS food items within the unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is maintained.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the upstairs coffee area was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. PIC knew that prep unit was not holding proper ambient temperature and continued usage of unit.
2-103.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water that is maintained at 135 degrees or more, or in water with sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection and were moved to a dry clean surface.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The kitchen prep unit located was observed unable to maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less and not in good repair. Establishment is to repair or replace unit.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
61
Aug 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located behind front service line is not self-closing. PIC informed inspector that establishment attempted to fix door to make self-closing and door became cracked. New door is on order and will be installed.
6-501.19
Refuse not removed at sufficient frequency
Inspector notes: Recycling unit was observed overflowing. PIC informed that more frequent pickups for disposal required to prevent overflowing refuse accumulations
5-502.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors behind the front counter line are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, maintenance is scheduled.
6-501.11
86
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottled juices were observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top refrigeration unit was observed at an ambient temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Bottled juices that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of. Table top refrigeration unit was taken out of service to hold any potentially hazardous beverages and/or foods.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables 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: Water from prep sink was observed draining slowly and overflowing into a bucket. Plumbing systems to be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the table top refrigerator and 2 door lowboy refrigerator 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. PIC informed.
4-203.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located behind front service line is not self-closing. PIC informed.
6-501.19
Refuse not removed at sufficient frequency
Inspector notes: Recycling unit was observed overflowing. PIC informed that more frequent pickups for disposal required to prevent overflowing refuse accumulations.
5-502.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors behind the front counter line are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, maintenence is scheduled.
6-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the dump sink in upstairs service counter is draining into the first basin of the 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kaffeology last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kaffeology on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kaffeology?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kaffeology.
How does Kaffeology compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Kaffeology most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.
Has Kaffeology's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kaffeology have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kaffeology means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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