Main Street Coffee

137 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Main Street Coffee, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average East Greenwich facility scores 88, putting Main Street Coffee on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Environmental Complaint

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

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Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A "hot-shot" insecticide device was observed hanging on the shelving in the kitchen area. Person in charge removed device from the area at the time of inspection.

7-206.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The single door lowboy was observed in poor repair (door not sealing properly/gasket bent).

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following must be cleaned and sanitized: 1) The floors in the back of the kitchen were observed with old rodent droppings 2) The floors under the 3-bay were observed with debris and dog treats

6-501.12

Jul 8, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher at the cafe was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. At the time of inspection, chlorine sanitizing solution was observed to be empty. Person in charge connected new sanitizing solution to read between 50-100ppm.

4-501.114

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: No person in charge certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine in the kitchen and cafe have an accumulation of biofilm. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent possible contamination of ice and biofilm.

4-602.13

May 24, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2023

Environmental Complaint

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

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher at the Coffee Bar was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Utensils/Equipment to be properly sanitized at the Lounge Bar dish machine or the 3 bay sink.

4-501.114

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Chemical spray bottles were observed stored hanging from the faucet controls of the Food Prep Sink. 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. Chemical Spray Bottles were moved to the floor area under the sink at the time of inspection.

7-201.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the sink labeled as a hand sink at the coffee car counter. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC to maintain one of the sinks at the Coffee Bar counter as a dedicated hand sink

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the dish machine at the Coffee Bar Counter was observed not dispensing sanitizer solution. Unit is to be adjusted/fixed prior to reuse for proper sanitizing of equipment/utensils.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Main Street Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Main Street Coffee on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Main Street Coffee?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Main Street Coffee.

How does Main Street Coffee compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Main Street Coffee most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Main Street Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Main Street Coffee have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Main Street Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Main Street Coffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Main Street Coffee is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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