Hazards Beach

164 Ocean Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
82
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 Jun 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the one found previously.

When inspectors have written things up, warewashing facilities has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Hazards Beach's latest score is in line with the Newport average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking in-date test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips with a current expiration date.
4-302.14
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to have food safety manager renew FMC license with RIDOH.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 1-door soda cooler. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
82
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by trash barrel. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Employee moved trash barrel at time of inspection.
5-205.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hazards Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hazards Beach on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hazards Beach?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Hazards Beach.

How does Hazards Beach compare to other restaurants in Newport?

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

Has Hazards Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hazards Beach have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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