The Underground Coffee Co

75 Waterman St, Providence, RI 02912

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “thermometers provided & accurate”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Providence restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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.

2-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink was lacking proper signage.

6-301.14

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Chai concentrate observed stored on the floor in the storage closet. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Milk was placed on ice.

3-501.16(A)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the lowboy refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.

4-204.112

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the handwashing sink.

5-103.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the lowboy refrigeration unit is draining onto the floor. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The establishment has an accumulation of dust and cobwebs. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

3-304.14

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at the 3 bay sink. Sponges may not be used on food contact surfaces.

4-101.16

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice bucket was not stored inverted.

4-901.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Underground Coffee Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Underground Coffee Co on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Underground Coffee Co?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Underground Coffee Co.

How does The Underground Coffee Co compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has The Underground Coffee Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Underground Coffee Co have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Underground Coffee Co 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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