Newport Fish & Sub

3705 Columbia St, Orlando, FL 32805

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Newport Fish & Sub has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Newport Fish & Sub's latest score of 64 falls below the Orlando average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer on prep table. Management removed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Old aprons in hand sink that is located in the restroom. Management removed aprons.

31A-09-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Under prep tables.

14-05-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Old refrigerator and display case used for storage.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top and side of stove. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cut butter liquid container storage for wings located .

25-32-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Apron inside hand sink located in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.Gap under service window.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on chest freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Grease build up outside stove , and on stove burners. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.Old cooler , ice machine, fryer kept on dry storage.

33-31-5

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked chicken wings in oil jugs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

14-15-4

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. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between fryers soiled with grease grease and food debris.**Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with dust at entrance of the kitchen.

22-16-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Light under hood system. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

13-07-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Chicken wings in repurposed oil containers.

14-15-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.

13-07-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between fryers on cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Fish & Sub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Fish & Sub on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Fish & Sub?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Newport Fish & Sub.

How does Newport Fish & Sub compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Newport Fish & Sub most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Newport Fish & Sub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newport Fish & Sub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Newport Fish & Sub 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 Newport Fish & Sub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Newport Fish & Sub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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