Chelos of Newport Avenue

45D Newport Avenue, East Providence, RI 02916

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Chelos of Newport Avenue has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.

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

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chelos of Newport Avenue's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of prep unit #1 cold drawers was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta in this unit observed to have a temperature of 46 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods had been placed in this unit 2 hours prior to inspection and were moved to the walk-in cooler. Service call placed. No TCS foods are to be stored in the left side of this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) 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)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed to be 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

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Ceiling tile is missing above the prep unit/cook/grill line. Ceiling tile must be replaced.

6-101.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working container of a dry ingredient observed not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of prep unit #1 lowboy door and the dessert reach-in were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, knives) 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)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards 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: 1-door freezer reach-in located on the cook/grill line was not in good repair. Tape observed on the handle. Handle must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

4-501.11

Oct 23, 2023

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelos of Newport Avenue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelos of Newport Avenue on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chelos of Newport Avenue?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chelos of Newport Avenue.

How does Chelos of Newport Avenue compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Chelos of Newport Avenue most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Chelos of Newport Avenue's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chelos of Newport Avenue have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Chelos of Newport Avenue inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chelos of Newport Avenue is inspected around two times per year on average.

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