Ancient Order of Hibernians

2 Wellington Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 24, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to four between inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Ancient Order of Hibernians's latest score of 70 falls below the Newport average of 84. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-203.14

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: he presence of small flies is not controlled by the presence of flies at bar. Insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment shall have pest control company assess and treat for flies.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and under equipment in the bar area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-202.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled by the presence of flies at bar. Insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment shall have pest control company assess and treat for flies.

6-501.111

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the flooring at bar, under and behind equipment at bar was observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Establishment shall clean area.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ancient Order of Hibernians last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ancient Order of Hibernians on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ancient Order of Hibernians?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ancient Order of Hibernians.

How does Ancient Order of Hibernians compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Ancient Order of Hibernians most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Ancient Order of Hibernians's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ancient Order of Hibernians 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 Ancient Order of Hibernians 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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