Kellie's Cafe and Pantry

27 Connell Highway, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus three before.

When inspectors have written things up, proper date marking and disposition has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Newport restaurant scores 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Sauteed Peppers and Onions was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Sep 24, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation 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

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the establishment's toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation areas shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.

6-202.14

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen and coffee bar area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Establishment is to replace the ceiling tiles with approved ceiling tiles that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kellie's Cafe and Pantry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kellie's Cafe and Pantry on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kellie's Cafe and Pantry?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Kellie's Cafe and Pantry.

How does Kellie's Cafe and Pantry compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Kellie's Cafe and Pantry most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Kellie's Cafe and Pantry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kellie's Cafe and Pantry have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kellie's Cafe and Pantry 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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