Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery

335 Wakefield Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

Catering

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from May 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Among West Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 88; Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back prep area is covered with materials that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Per interview of PIC, service is scheduled for 06/02/2025. PIC will send pictures of correction once ceilings have been installed.

6-201.16

May 14, 2025

Opening

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

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

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was less than 50 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution.

4-302.14

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The screen window in the prep 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the prep area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sweet Dee's Cafe and Cup Cakery 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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