Cru Cafe

1 Casino Terrace, Newport, RI 02840

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Cru Cafe is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Approved thawing methods used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Cru Cafe's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beaten eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as sliced deli meats) in the 4-door refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced deli meats and cheeses was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Date marks were added to the food items during the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked salmon was observed thawing in the 4-door reach-in refrigerator with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items packaged within ROP packaging shall be completely removed from its original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food item was observed at 30 degrees Fahrenheit and was removed from its original packaging during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on 2-door reach-in #1 and #3, as was as the 1-door reach-in in the back prep area. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards 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)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room in the front service area is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open to food preparation and service spaces shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.

6-202.14

Dec 31, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, tomato soup was placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic containers greater than four inches deep. The tomato soup had been prepared that morning and were still within the cooling process. Food items were removed from plastic containers and placed into hotel pans and then placed into the freezer to rapidly cool.

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked salmon was observed thawing in the 4-door reach-in within intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Food items were observed still partially frozen and were removed from original packaging.

3-501.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The 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 several units. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cru Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cru Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cru Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cru Cafe.

How does Cru Cafe compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Cru Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Cru Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cru Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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