Poindexter Coffee

11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Poindexter Coffee has been inspected three times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Poindexter Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC began cleaning and sanitizing machine during inspection; ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple grab-n-go food items packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC placed items behind the counter.

3-602.11

Feb 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods milk in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC relocated.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Eggs were observed held at 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated.

3-501.16(A)

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Inspector provided RIDOH guidance.

2-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized; ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine. Inspector provided.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided.

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -black cart in kitchen -server ice bin.

4-601.11(B)

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

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized hotel pans were observed with sticker residue.

4-904.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poindexter Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poindexter Coffee on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poindexter Coffee?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poindexter Coffee.

How does Poindexter Coffee compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Poindexter Coffee most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Poindexter Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Poindexter Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poindexter 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.

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