Bagel Boys

178 Connell Highway, Newport, RI 02842

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bagel Boys stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Newport restaurants, the typical score is 84; Bagel Boys is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet in the ware washing area was observed to be leaking and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to register an employee trained in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12(A)

Dec 10, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the food preparation and dishwashing areas ceiling tiles are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Establishment is to replace ceiling tiles with ceiling tiles that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The 2-door sliding cooler was observed held at an ambient 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items within the unit were evaluated and some food items were moved to other refrigeration and other items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS foods within the unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below is maintained.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2-door sliding unit was observed at an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit and the condenser coils were observed icing up and was not in good repair. Establishment is to have service repair the unit or if equipment can no longer be repaired effectively then unit shall be replaced.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following areas have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris; -Bagel display shelving -Cameras above food preparation area -Shelving under front counter -2-door sliding unit door tracks Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bagel Boys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bagel Boys on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bagel Boys?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bagel Boys.

How does Bagel Boys compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Bagel Boys most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Bagel Boys's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bagel Boys have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bagel Boys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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