Hungry Monkey

124 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Hungry Monkey has been inspected four times since 2023. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food separated and protected, showing up two times.

Compared to other Newport restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as prepared sauces) in the 2-door reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Various food items were observed stored over ice during time on inspection. Sufficient refrigeration is required.

4-301.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The dishwasher located in the kitchen area was observed leaking water from intake and the sanitizer line and is not in good repair. Per PIC, call to service has been placed to repair sanitizer line and will add water leak to repair request.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area was observed to be missing a portion of the ceiling material and is in poor repair. Per PIC, a leak was discovered during snowstorm and is waiting on landlord to repair ceiling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2-door reach-in behind the service counter. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (bacon) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (loaves of bread and muffins) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. The raw bacon was moved to a lower location below any RTE food items.

3-302.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Paper were also not available at the kitchen hand sink by the dishwasher and the hand sink before the breakfast counter. Both soap and paper towels were provided during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked salmon was observed in the kitchen 2-door reach-in with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). ROP seafood shall be removed from packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Salmon was observed at 38 degrees Fahrenheit and was removed from packaging during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler and the 1-door reach-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Apr 20, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Certified food protection manager

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Monkey last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Monkey on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Monkey?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Monkey.

How does Hungry Monkey compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Hungry Monkey most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Hungry Monkey's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hungry Monkey have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hungry Monkey means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hungry Monkey inspected?

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

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