Ben and Jerrys Newport

33 Bannisters Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Newport restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the back room was blocked by buckets in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Buckets were removed during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Tile Flooring in (front) has grout that was observed to be in poor repair. Grout needs to be filled in. Tile flooring in back room is cracked and in poor repair. Floor shall be repaired so it is smooth. Area of Celling in back rook is constructed of wood and is open to space above. Celling shall be repaired with a material that is smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Left side wall in back room is lacking coving. Coving shall be installed.

6-101.11

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on low boy cold hold unit in (dairy) were observed repaired with tape. Gasket is in poor repair and needs to be replaced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside of lowboy cold hold unit, inside cabinets and floor behind waffle cone prep area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Areas needs to be cleaned on a more frequent basis.

4-602.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben and Jerrys Newport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben and Jerrys Newport on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben and Jerrys Newport?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben and Jerrys Newport.

How does Ben and Jerrys Newport compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Ben and Jerrys Newport most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Ben and Jerrys Newport's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ben and Jerrys Newport have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben and Jerrys Newport 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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