Meldgie's River Edge Cafe

406 Main Street, Wakefield, RI 02879

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after nine on the prior visit.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Wakefield restaurants, the typical score is 89; Meldgie's River Edge Cafe is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the floors/walls/ceiling were observed in need of repair/adjustment... - Floor tiles were observed to be cracked and or missing exposing the unsealed subfloor - The painted ceiling was observed to have some peeling - Gaps were observed in the wall and ceiling coverings at seams where the walls meet the ceiling The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair (work already observed to have begun since previous inspection).

6-501.11

Jul 30, 2025

Opening

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an adequate air gap. An adequate space/separation between the sink drain and the plumbing below is to be provided.

5-402.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Home Fry Potatoes, which was prepared in advance previous day, were not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within the total of 6 hours. Proper cooling time and temperature was discussed with the PIC at time of inspection. Potatoes were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several food items held in the top portion of the cookline prep units were observed held at 42 to 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. Based on time of food items placed in prep units from walk-in, food items were moved back to the walk-in for rapid cooling and replaced with colder product.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (ROP) Reduced Oxygen Packaged Lobster was observed stored thawed in the walk-in cooler in its intact packaging at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Proper thawing of Reduced Oxygen Seafood was discussed with the PIC at the time of inspection. ROP Lobster was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The menu was observed to be lacking an allergen awareness statement. An allergen awareness statement is to be provided for customer viewing.

2-103.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pans of Home Fry Potatoes prepped earlier same day were observed cooling in pans placed directly on top of each other. Proper cooling methods were reviewed, potatoes were repositioned for rapid cooling at time of inspection.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The screen door(s) to the outside, located in the kitchen area, 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the floors/walls/ceiling were observed in need of repair/adjustment... - Floor tiles were observed to be cracked and or missing exposing the unsealed subfloor - The painted ceiling was observed to have some peeling - The wall behind the dish machine was observed to be missing a cap/top plate exposing the inner structure - Gaps were observed in the wall and ceiling coverings at seams where the walls meet the ceiling The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hand sink at the end of the cookline was observed to be loosely fitting into the counter and in need of adjustment/repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Meldgie's River Edge Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Meldgie's River Edge Cafe on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Meldgie's River Edge Cafe?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Meldgie's River Edge Cafe.

How does Meldgie's River Edge Cafe compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Meldgie's River Edge Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Meldgie's River Edge Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Meldgie's River Edge Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Meldgie's River Edge Cafe 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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