Gardiner Provisions

429-431 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Gardiner Provisions appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

Food properly labeled comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Newport restaurants, the typical score is 84; Gardiner Provisions is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Yogurt parfaits and deli sandwiches 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. Guidance documents provided during the time of inspection.

3-602.11

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC provided a new container of sanitizer and was tested at 100 parts per million (ppm).

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various deli sandwiches were observed held out of temperature control and were observed at temperatures ranging from 67-70 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, sandwiches were placed on display at opening (7:30am) and are disposed of at the end of the end per SOP. Food items were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various bakery items and yogurt parfaits 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. Food items were relocated out of consumer self-service areas until labels can be generated for food items.

3-602.11

Nov 17, 2025

Opening

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gardiner Provisions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gardiner Provisions on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gardiner Provisions?

Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gardiner Provisions.

How does Gardiner Provisions compare to other restaurants in Newport?

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

Has Gardiner Provisions's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Gardiner Provisions have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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