Whalen Square Cafe

2647 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Whalen Square Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

That's lower than the typical Warwick restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (bread) with bare hands. Proper glove use reviewed. Staff put bread in oven and bread was observed at 166 degrees fahrenheit. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

3-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with food residue. Can opener was placed in 3-bay sink to be wash, rinsed and sanitized. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen observed cracked. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following was observed: 1. the hood vent of the stove 2. areas underneath and behind kitchen equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

5-203.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

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

6-201.11

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Whalen Square Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Whalen Square Cafe on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Whalen Square Cafe compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Whalen Square Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Whalen Square Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Whalen Square Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Whalen Square Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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