Bar and Board
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
43
Score
The inspection history at Bar and Board is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from five violations up to 10.
When inspectors have written things up, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Newport restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mignonette sauce was observed held past its disposition date. Food items prepared within the establishment shall be disposed of after 7 days including the day of preparation. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Establishment is to add an indicating symbol to menu that indicated which items are available raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled during the time of inspection.
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in the bar area. The presence of 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.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a written allergen statement on the printed menus. Establishment is to add a written statement indicating that consumers shall notify staff if they have any food allergies.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the shelf in the cook ware storage area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the upstairs ice machine and deli slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the cookline area were observed cracked or missing and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the following units: -Salad Prep Unit -Raw Bar Prep Unit -Cookline Prep Unit #1 -1-Door Reach-In Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
43
Apr 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (00) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be (200-400) ppm. Establishment had wrong Chemical hooked up to 3 bay sink. Chemical was switched out and retested (200ppm) Low Temp Chlorine sanatizer located at lower-level bar was reading (00) ppm. Chemical was observed to be out. Employee change sanatizer and it was retested (50 ppm) was observed after new btl was installed.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Potato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Ice machines upstairs were observed to have an accumulation of unidentifiable black substance. Ice machines need to be cleaned and cleaned on a frequent basis. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Items on menu that are served raw or under cooked or are high risk for allergens need to have an asterisk next to food item alerting consumer to advisory. English Consumer Advisory Information Poster
3-603.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The Tile flooring by the drain near dish machine and entrance to cook line area was observed to be cracked and broken. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the celling in cook line area and in dishroom area was observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Areas need to be cleaned more frequently.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bar and Board last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bar and Board on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bar and Board?
Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar and Board.
How does Bar and Board compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Bar and Board most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Bar and Board's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bar and Board have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around 10 more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Bar and Board 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.
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