Boru Noodle Bar

36 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Boru Noodle Bar is still short, with only one visit logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Boru Noodle Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Roasted pork belly, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Food items were observed at temperatures ranging from 48-53 degrees Fahrenheit and were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in back storage 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. Establishment is to work with pest control to obtain control of pest activity.
6-501.111
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed from containers during time of inspection.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and prep line 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
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boru Noodle Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boru Noodle Bar on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Boru Noodle Bar compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Boru Noodle Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Boru Noodle Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.