Buskers
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
61
Score
Buskers has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Buskers trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Corned beef and lamb pie mix were observed past their disposition date in the walk-in cooler. Food items prepared within the establishment shall be held for no longer than 7 days including the date of preparation. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.
3-501.18
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the 3rd floor food preparation 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.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was turned off and ice was disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use equipment until it has been cleaned, sanitized, and allowed to air dry prior to returning unit to service.
4-601.11(A)
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 register an employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.
2-102.12(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards in the 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #2, 2-door reach-in in main kitchen area and the 2-door reach-in in the 3rd floor food preparation area. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. Cup was removed from food preparation area during time of inspection.
2-401.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in sanitizer between uses. Utensils shall be allowed to air dry after sanitizing and be stored on a dry clean surface. Utensils were removed from sanitizer during time of inspection.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #2, 2-door reach-in in main kitchen area. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler door located in the main kitchen area was not in good repair. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards and the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the main kitchen and prep area were observed with tiles missing or cracked and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Buskers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Buskers on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Buskers?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Buskers.
How does Buskers compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Buskers most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Buskers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buskers have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Buskers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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