Castle Hill Inn & Resort

590 Ocean Drive, Newport, RI 02840

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Castle Hill Inn & Resort four times, with records going back to 2023. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus two before.

Looking across the full record, approved thawing methods used is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Castle Hill Inn & Resort is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Opening

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment was observed using reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) to prepare tuna confit. Establishment does not have a variance to place seafood items in ROP packaging. Establishment is to cease practice of placing seafood items into ROP packaging. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.

3-502.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked lobster meat was observed thawing with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food items were evaluated and were removed from their original packaging during the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses in the lawn kitchen. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection and were moved to a dry clean surface.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The one-door low boy in the lawn server's area was observed with a missing refrigerator door gasket. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of several of the dish washers was over 100 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Glass washer at bar was reading (00ppm) Dish machine at Porter Station-Left side was reading (00ppm). Service was contacted at time of inspection.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment (blades for Robot coupe) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Frozen Seafood (lobster meat, halibut, salmon) in Reduced Oxygen packaging was observed thawing without air being reintroduced to product. Product tempature at time of inspection was observed between 37-38 degrees F. A small hole or cut shall be made to each bag when defrosting to reintroduce oxygen to the product.

3-501.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the air vents in Lawn Kitchen was observed to have an accumulation of dust. Air vents shall be cleaned on a more frequent basis.

4-602.13

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area

Inspector notes: Employee was observed eating in kitchen at food prep area. Employees food (half eaten breakfast sandwich) was observed on rack with clean dishes. Establishment has a designated employee eating area. Employes's shall eat in designated areas only.

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castle Hill Inn & Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Castle Hill Inn & Resort on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Castle Hill Inn & Resort?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Castle Hill Inn & Resort.

How does Castle Hill Inn & Resort compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Castle Hill Inn & Resort most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Castle Hill Inn & Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Castle Hill Inn & Resort have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Castle Hill Inn & Resort 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 Castle Hill Inn & Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Castle Hill Inn & Resort is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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