Giusto

4 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in 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 6, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in the bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to work with pest control to create action plan.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep units #2 & #3, the 2-door low boy at the end of the cookline, as well as the 1-door low boy refrigerator by the pass through. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator door gaskets on the bar coolers, kitchen refrigeration units, and the ventilation vents above the ware washing area 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.

4-602.13

Apr 26, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giusto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giusto on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Giusto compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Giusto most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Giusto's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Giusto have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Giusto 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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