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Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the

Lime Rock, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 2, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Jul 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Newport restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Establishment is to sanitize all dishes in the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink until unit is repaired or replaced. Per PIC, establishment is having new dish machine installed tomorrow and will send evidence of installation.
4-501.112
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 register an employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Per PIC, employee is signed and will be completing course and test within next week. Inspector will follow up and confirm registration.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the dry storage 2-door reach-in. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 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 marinated chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as prepared sauces) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Raw food items were moved during time of inspection.
3-302.11
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the main kitchen.
4-204.115
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Establishment is to sanitize all dishes in the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink until unit is repaired or replaced.
4-501.112
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna was observed thawed in its original intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in the 2-door reach-in. Seafood items packaged in ROP packaging shall be removed prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food items were observed at 42-43 degrees Fahrenheit and were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the dry storage 2-door reach-in. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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 register an employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.
2-102.12(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the on file is from Jul 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the.

How does Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ida Lewis Yacht Club, the 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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