Bar Cino

22 Washington Sq, Newport, RI 02840

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Bar Cino is still short, with only two visits logged. Bar Cino was last inspected on Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the cold drawer of prep unit #3 on the Bar'Cino cookline. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the downstairs walk-in cooler are constructed of un-sealed 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

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The connections for the chemical dispensing equipment at the 3-bay sink in the la vecina kitchen were observed to be leaking. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners; on a dry clean surface, in water 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush away potential contamination. Utensils were removed from water and placed on dry clean surface.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards in the prep kitchen and prep unit cutting boards on the barcino cookline and la vecina kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Cino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Cino on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Bar Cino compare to other restaurants in Newport?

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

Has Bar Cino's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Cino have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Cino 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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