Rachels Cafe

36 S County Commons Way, Wakefield, RI 02879

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Rachels Cafe has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

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

Compared to other Wakefield restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The overflow drain from the cappuccino unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Liquid Eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat items in refrigeration. Liquid Eggs were rearranged for proper storage at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. The tubing to the sanitizer liquid was cracked and not feeding sanitizer liquid to the dish machine. PIC was able to repair machine and properly test at 50-100 PPM at the time if inspection.

4-501.114

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A proper air gap is to be provided at the ice machine drain line before entering the copper pipe leading to the mop sink.

5-402.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer, potato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was dismantled and properly washed/rinsed/sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, shredded corned beef was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered container greater than four inches deep at 134 degrees Fahrenheit. Corned Beef was moved to shallow pan and placed in the freezer for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of cooking and refrigeration equipment along the cookline were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

4-602.13

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, cutting boards and the ice machine scoop were observed not stored properly to prevent possible contamination. Cutting boards were observed stored below the 3-bay sink, and the ice scoop was observed stored within a container with old plastic bags. Cutting boards were moved to protected location, and ice scoop was properly sanitized and stored at the time of inspection.

3-307.11

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-602.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rachels Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rachels Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rachels Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rachels Cafe.

How does Rachels Cafe compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Rachels Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Rachels Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rachels Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rachels Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Rachels Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rachels Cafe is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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