Marina Cafe and Pub

3 Marina Plaza Goat Island, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Marina Cafe and Pub was last inspected on Jun 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to one.

Across the inspection history, certified food protection manager is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Newport sits at 84, putting Marina Cafe and Pub on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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 a food safety manager with RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Proof of registration is to be submitted to inspector.

2-102.12(A)

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef patties) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as bread and vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chowder was observed held at 130 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 held for less than 2 hours prior to time of inspection and was reheated to 174 degrees Fahrenheit during the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and bar area was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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

6-202.14

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salad mix and beef patties were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Food items were moved onto shelving within unit during time of inspection.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Marina Cafe and Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Marina Cafe and Pub on file is from Jun 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Marina Cafe and Pub?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Marina Cafe and Pub.

How does Marina Cafe and Pub compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Marina Cafe and Pub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Marina Cafe and Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Marina Cafe and Pub have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Marina Cafe and Pub 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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