Mels Lunch
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
70
Score
Mels Lunch in Newport, RI, received a moderate risk rating during its inspection on March 25, 2026, which included one critical and four minor violations. The inspection identified concerns regarding the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, the presence of pests, and the design of equipment. Across its five historical inspections, the facility has primarily maintained a low-risk record.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
May 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
16
Insects, rodents & animals not present
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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