Diegos

11 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Diegos has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: four violations versus two before.

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Diegos on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the upstairs bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cubed tuna was observed thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items packaged within ROP packaging shall be completely removed from its original packaging prior to thawing. Food item was observed held at 37 degrees Fahrenheit and was removed from its original packaging during the time of inspection. Guidance provided.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on all prep units and the grill cooler. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor coating in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the upstairs bar was observed being used as dump sink. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
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 the expo prep unit, salad prep unit and the cookline prep units. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
82
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
10
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diegos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diegos on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diegos?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Diegos.

How does Diegos compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Diegos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Diegos's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Diegos have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Diegos 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 Diegos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Diegos is inspected roughly once per year on average.