North Koffee

7726 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at North Koffee, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus five before.

The pattern that stands out is adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting North Koffee squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The ware washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-204.11

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs were observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit in ice bath. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC added more ice at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

5-204.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. At time of inspection, hard boiled eggs were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers. PIC uncovered at time of inspection.

3-501.15

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigerator #1. 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.

4-203.12

Employees not reporting illness or health conditions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

2-201.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator #1 located in the storage area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 49F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ceiling tiles in the dry storage area were observed with stains from previous water damage.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the storage 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

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the 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.

4-203.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Koffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Koffee on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Koffee?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at North Koffee.

How does North Koffee compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

North Koffee most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has North Koffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at North Koffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Koffee 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 North Koffee inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, North Koffee is inspected around two times per year on average.

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