Cluck House
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Cluck House, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to four violations previously.
Across the inspection history, proper cooling methods used is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Cluck House's latest score of 78 falls below the Newport average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Cheese sauce was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Food item was placed into smaller containers to cool rapidly. Cooling methods reviewed during the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call for service was placed during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the cookline have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Apr 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the kitchen prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call to service was made during time of inspection.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken and cheese sauce was observed held at temperatures ranging from 84-88 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The cooked chicken and the cheese sauce were loaded into the hot hold units less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were reheated during time of inspection. Proper hot holding procedures reviewed during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken wings were observed placed in containers greater than four inches deep and covered in plastic wrap. Food items were moved into small pans and left uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Proper cooling methods reviewed during time of inspection.
3-501.15
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in basement 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.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a roll of plastic wrap as well as plastic single service cups. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Plastic wrap and cups were moved during time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of various dry ingredients are 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 were observed in poor repair on the kitchen prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
45
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP frozen seafood was observed thawing under refergeration without oxygen being reintroduced to product. ROP Frozen Seafood shall have a hole or slit in packaging to reintroduce oxygen during thawing process. Product was at 38 degrees at time of inspection. Employee poked a hole in packaging at time of inspection.
3-501.13
Food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dried ingredients in basement were 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. Employee labeled containers during inspection.
3-202.17
86
Jul 21, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cluck House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cluck House on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cluck House?
Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cluck House.
How does Cluck House compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Cluck House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Cluck House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cluck House have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about four previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cluck House 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 Cluck House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cluck House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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