Fastnet

1-3 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Fastnet has three inspections in the public record. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Newport restaurants, the typical score is 84; Fastnet is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units and walk-in cooler 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)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 200 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call for service was placed during time of inspection.

4-501.114

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the low boy freezer in the kitchen. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(B)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers inside the prep unit. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment (Ice Machine) were observed with an accumulation of unidentified black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice Machine shall be cleaned and routinely cleaned.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Cold hold unit in Kitchen was observed held at (52) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were observed between 40-41 degrees. Items in unit were relocated to walk-in. Service repair was called at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from bar taps at bar unit is draining into a bucket. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fastnet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fastnet on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fastnet?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fastnet.

How does Fastnet compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Fastnet most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Fastnet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fastnet have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fastnet 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 Fastnet inspected?

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

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