The Sweet Spot

256 Great Island Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at The Sweet Spot stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 27, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus three before.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which The Sweet Spot's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution in the spray bottles 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. (Sanitizer spray bottles were adjusted to proper level of PPM at the time of inspection.)

7-204.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients and toppings were not clearly 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

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the establishment is constructed of drop ceiling with fibrous/acoustical tiles which are not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors/walls/ceiling must be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities was observed to be in need of repair... - The ceiling in the ice cream shop side was observed to have sealed coating that was thin and in need of recoating (epoxy paint) - The sealed coating to the floor in the bakery side was observed to be chipped/cracked/worn and in need of repairs or resealing. The physical facilities are to be maintained in good repair (smooth/durable/easily cleanable)

6-501.11

Jun 27, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (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. (Sprayer bottle was adjusted to 50-100ppm at the time of inspection.)

7-202.12

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Juices labeled KEEP REFRIGERATED and Milk used for Milk Shakes were observed held at 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Toxic materials not used according to law or manufacturer instructions (corrected on site)

7-202.12

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bleach Sanitizing Spray bottle(s) were stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. Spray bottles moved to protected location at the time of inspection.

7-201.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the establishment are residential drop ceiling tiles. These tiles are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable.

6-101.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit used for ice cream toppings, milk, and other TCS juices was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. TCS foods were removed from the prep unit at the time of inspection. Use of the Prep unit for Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sweet Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sweet Spot on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sweet Spot?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sweet Spot.

How does The Sweet Spot compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

The Sweet Spot most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has The Sweet Spot's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Sweet Spot have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Sweet Spot 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 The Sweet Spot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sweet Spot is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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