Newport Diner
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Newport Diner stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food manager certification expired” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
12
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; portioned plastic bag of raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At prep table next to cook line; raw shell eggs (69F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated held at room temperature less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler ambient air temperature 38F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plate to serve fully cooked eggs without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP). Employee touched sliced banana pieces while placing on top of yogurt to be served cold to customer with bare hands, employee properly washed and dried hands immediately prior, establishment has no approved AOP. Operator put on gloves to continue touching ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then washed hands with no soap and then handled ready to eat cheese while placing on top of cooked eggs. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands properly with soap, discarded eggs with cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Flip top cooler; cut tomatoes and lettuce (50F - Ambient Cooling 8:50am/54F 9:20am). Operator stated items cut at 7:00am, stored overfilled/in shallow pan, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, removed overfilled portion, replaced shallow pan with deeper pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (degreaser) not labeled. Advised Operator to label chemicals.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
37
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; raw sausage stored over plastic wrapped/portioned cooked roast beef. Operator moved raw sausage to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line glass door reach in cooler; raw bacon stored over cooked potatoes. Operator moved raw bacon to different cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fritz Jean-Louis 7/21/18 (Expired 7/21/23). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk-in cooler; mashed potatoes, no date mark. Operator stated mashed potatoes were prepared 2 days prior, applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At cook line; spray bottle containing degreaser, not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
47
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At cook line; Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter Display cooler; key lime pie (50°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 2 hours, moved to low boy reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Fritz Jean-Louis 7/21/18 (Expired 7/31/23).
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At expo line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line; employee cellphone and keys sitting on shelf over cook line next to clean plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line; soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
55
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator. Advised to print and post.
11-27-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. washcloth bucket chlorine 0 ppm, manager changed the solution chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops thawing in a pan in standing water on three compartment sink drain board. Still frozen.Manager put in sink and turned on cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice machine ice scoop stored on soiled top of ice machine. Manager removed scoop to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White plastic ice deflector.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
67
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose Bibb at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several ceiling tiles showing water damage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in the Kitchen area. Explained **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-08: Same **Time Extended**
36-37-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newport Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newport Diner on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Newport Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Diner.
How does Newport Diner compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Newport Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Newport Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newport Diner have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Newport Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Newport Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Newport Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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