Empire Tea & Coffee

22 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The pattern that stands out is sewage & waste water properly disposed, which has been cited one time.

Empire Tea & Coffee scores about where you'd expect for a Newport restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Opening
1 critical violation.
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Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dump sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Tea & Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Tea & Coffee on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Tea & Coffee?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Empire Tea & Coffee.

How does Empire Tea & Coffee compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Empire Tea & Coffee most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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