Marcos Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Marcos Cafe has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is proper hot holding temperatures, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Marcos Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held at 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was reheated during the time of inspection and was observed at 166 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pasta and potato salads packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC provided proper labels for food items during the time of inspection.
3-602.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located off dish room is not self-closing. Door shall be self-closing due to its close proximity to food and sanitization area. Door needs to be self-closing. Bathroom door also has a large gap between door and floor. A door sweep shall be installed because of the close proximity of food sand sanitation area.
6-202.14
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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
67
Mar 25, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Meatballs were observed held at 92 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were loaded into unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were reheated to 186 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Cooked Steak and egg patties were placed hot in covered containers prior reaching 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plastic covering was removed during time of inspection to effectively cool.
3-501.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located off dish room is not self-closing. Door shall be self-closing due to its close proximity to food and sanitization area. Door needs to be self-closing. Bathroom door also has a large gap between door and floor. A door sweep shall be installed because of the close proximity of food sand sanitation area.
6-202.14
70
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed using Windex multi-surface cleaner to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. Per product instructions, sanitizer is not approved for food contact surfaces including utensils or equipment. PIC was instructed to cease practice of using Windex multi-surface cleaner for food contact surfaces.
7-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Egg Patties were observed held at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Egg patties were reheated during the time of the inspection and were observed at 204 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pastry items packaged in the food establishment and offered for self-service are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Food items were moved onto back counter. Per PIC, printer is broken, and labels could not be printed for food items.
3-602.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Cooked Steak placed hot in covered containers prior reaching 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plastic covering was removed during time of inspection to effectively cool.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in the outside 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. Establishment is to work with pest control.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located off dish room is not self-closing. Door shall be self-closing due to its close proximity to food and sanitization area. Door needs to be self-closing. Bathroom door also has a large gap between door and floor. A door sweep shall be installed because of the close proximity of food sand sanitation area.
6-501.19
50
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned and sanitized slicer at time of inspection
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs and Sausages being hot held were observed held between 76-96 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product was reheated to 165 degree and placed back into hot hold unit.
3-501.16(A)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room located off dish room is not self-closing. Door shall be self-closing due to its close proximity to food and sanitization area. Door needs to be self-closing. Bathroom door also has a large gap between door and floor. A door sweep shall be installed because of the close proximity of food sand sanitation area.
6-501.19
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Marcos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Marcos Cafe on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Marcos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Marcos Cafe.
How does Marcos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Marcos Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Marcos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Marcos Cafe have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around five per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Marcos Cafe 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 Marcos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Marcos Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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