Kwench Juice Cafe

155 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Kwench Juice Cafe has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to eight between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, showing up one time.

Kwench Juice Cafe's latest score of 55 falls below the Providence average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 16, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and service areas were lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies are not controlled as evidenced by live small 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
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a prep table. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC moved prep table.
5-205.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a jar of Nutella soaking in a container of warm water in the mop sink. PIC removed Nutella and container from mop sink.
3-307.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Ice machine located in the kitchen area was not in good repair (lid missing).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - refrigeration units (all) - freezer chests (all)
4-602.13
55
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet was observed in poor repair. Plumbing systems to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the front counter bottom shelving and ice machine interior sides have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the hallway, located in the backroom, 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kwench Juice Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kwench Juice Cafe on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kwench Juice Cafe?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kwench Juice Cafe.

How does Kwench Juice Cafe compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Kwench Juice Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Kwench Juice Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Kwench Juice Cafe have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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