Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream

262 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, two this time.

Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream's latest score of 90 sits above the Newport average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

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

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the back storage area has an accumulation of droppings, soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink by the chocolate production area was observed filled with water and had dishes to be cleaned within the basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Items were removed from sink during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies and rodents is not controlled as evidenced by live activity and droppings in the back storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

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

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream.

How does Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kilwins Chocolates and Ice Cream 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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