Notes Coffee Co

508 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Notes Coffee Co has been inspected three times since 2023. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The last inspection found three violations, up from zero the time before.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. All dishes to be sanitized in 3 bay sink until unit is properly adjusted.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Parfaits at open air case were observed held at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of. Ambient of open air unit was 45 degrees Fahrenheit. No foods that require refrigeration for food safety to be placed in unit until properly adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. PIC to reinstate. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1 door reach-in was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods in unit were evaluated at the time of inspection and moved to colder refrigeration. Establishment is to not store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or lower.
3-501.16(A)
86
May 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Notes Coffee Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Notes Coffee Co on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Notes Coffee Co?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Notes Coffee Co.

How does Notes Coffee Co compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Notes Coffee Co most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Notes Coffee Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Notes Coffee Co have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Notes Coffee Co inspected?

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