Community Cookery

18 Market Square, Newport, RI 02840
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 28, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Community Cookery squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Chocolate chip cookies packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the Quaternary sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
82
Apr 24, 2024
Opening
2 major violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Community Cookery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Community Cookery on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Community Cookery?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Community Cookery.

How does Community Cookery compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Community Cookery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Community Cookery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Community Cookery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Community Cookery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.