Beaucoup Cafe

580 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Beaucoup Cafe stretching back to 2023. On Nov 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Beaucoup Cafe squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Painter's tape is used in the repair of the 1-door reach-in door handle in the kitchen 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.

4-101.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 1-door low boy under espresso machine and the kitchen 1-door reach-in. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prepared sandwiches were observed held at 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit on the front counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sandwiches had been prepared less than 4 hours prior to inspection and were placed in freezer to rapidly cool. Establishment to cease practice of leaving sandwiches on counter for display and sale to consumers. Sandwiches are to be held under refrigeration or made at consumer's request.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the cafe toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation areas shall be self-closing.

6-501.19

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 have employee take food safety manager course.

2-102.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Jun 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

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Apr 21, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beaucoup Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beaucoup Cafe on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beaucoup Cafe?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Beaucoup Cafe.

How does Beaucoup Cafe compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Beaucoup Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Beaucoup Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Beaucoup Cafe 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 Beaucoup Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Beaucoup Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Beaucoup Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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