Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr

20 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI 02840

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to three.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Newport restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sliced cheese 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 mark was provided during the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the preschool room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Individual pastry items 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. Establishment is to get ingredient list and allergen list from business that donates products and produce labels bearing the information on each item.

3-602.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, double doors by the preschool, and the double doors by the basketball court, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to install new door sweeps and weather stripping to make door tight-fitting.

6-202.15

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine 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, or other debris.

4-601.11(B)

May 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr.

How does Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Ctr is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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