Jo's American Bistro

24 Memorial Blvd West, Newport, RI 02840
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Jo's American Bistro has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Jo's American Bistro was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Jo's American Bistro trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The dump sink in the upstairs bar is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the grill cooler drawers and the upstairs bar cooler. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor grout and tiles in the kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jo's American Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jo's American Bistro on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Jo's American Bistro?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Jo's American Bistro.

How does Jo's American Bistro compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Jo's American Bistro most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jo's American Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.