Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center

240 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

The inspection history at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Jun 16, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The last inspection found seven violations, up from five the time before.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center's latest score of 50 falls below the Middletown average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the upstairs banquet kitchen ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of; ice machine to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.

4-602.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the upstairs banquet dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. All dishes to be sanitized in 3 bay sink or in the downstairs dishwashing machine. PIC informed.

4-501.114

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several prepared foods were observed stored beyond 7 days in the walk-in cooler. Foods were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.18

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various equipment near cookline, caulking by prerinse spray hose in ware-washing area and glasswasher at bar (exterior sides of machine) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the AC unit in upstairs banquet kitchen is positioned to drain in 3 bay sink basins. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain in a proper manner.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor landing directly under cookline equipment is in poor repair. Material is cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. 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

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing done in improper location (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the food prep sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink. -Designated sink for handwashing only reviewed. -Staff washed their hands at the hand-washing sink during this inspection.

2-301.15

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the ware-washing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. -Staff provided hand soap during this inspection.

6-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with food residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener and slicer during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the cook line are constructed of cement which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. 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. -Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas underneath the cook line (fryolators, ovens, stove top) have a heavy accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center.

How does Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Atlantic Resort Newport Hotel and Conference Center means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 100 — Low Risk

The Roasted Clove

151 Aquidneck Avenue

Score: 78 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Middletown