Elk Lodge 104 Newport

141 Pelham Street, Newport, RI 02840

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Elk Lodge 104 Newport has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around three violations found each time.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Newport restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Condensation was observed dripping from the top inside surface of the 2-door reach-in cooler. Equipment shall be free of potential sources of contamination. No food items within unit were affected.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2-door reach-in cooler and the large prep unit. 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 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)

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

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

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice well) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of kitchen drying area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Nov 15, 2023

Opening

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The room with dish machine and walk-in coolers does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Hand sink shall be installed in this area so that it is conveniently located to the dish machine and wear washing area.

5-203.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Splash Guard shall be installed at hand sink between hand sink and 3 bay sink.

3-307.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Flooring near walk-in units is in poor repair. Flooring shall be repaired with a material that is non-absorbent, smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Coving shall be added to the 2 support columns in kitchen. Stone wall near 2 door reach in and oven shall be painted. FRP shall be added to walls behind the two prep tables.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elk Lodge 104 Newport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elk Lodge 104 Newport on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elk Lodge 104 Newport?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elk Lodge 104 Newport.

How does Elk Lodge 104 Newport compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Elk Lodge 104 Newport most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Elk Lodge 104 Newport's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Elk Lodge 104 Newport have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Elk Lodge 104 Newport 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 Elk Lodge 104 Newport inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elk Lodge 104 Newport is inspected around two times per year on average.

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