Cafe Zeldas

528 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Cafe Zeldas. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up two times.

Cafe Zeldas's latest score is in line with the Newport average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Ice machine was turned off and ice was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Establishment is to clean, sanitize and allow food contact surfaces to air dry.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Several kitchen floor tiles were observed to be cracked and/or missing and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken, beef, and fish) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as kale) in the grill drawers. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. RTE food items were moved to other location during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener and deli slicer were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Establishment is to add distinguishing symbol indicating which food items that may be served raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Several kitchen floor tiles were observed to be cracked and/or missing and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The prep unit 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 all 3 prep units. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of counter support next to the stove top in the kitchen. 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.

4-101.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and hood ventilation system 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.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Zeldas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Zeldas on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Zeldas?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Zeldas.

How does Cafe Zeldas compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Cafe Zeldas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Cafe Zeldas's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Zeldas have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafe Zeldas 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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