Mooring the

1 Sayers Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Seafood

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 12, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mooring the, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on May 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to two violations previously.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Mooring the's latest score of 100 sits above the Newport average of 84. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 12, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Romaine lettuce and diced tomatoes were observed held at ambient room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. TCS food items shall be maintained under mechanical refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. Pasta was observed at 56 degrees Fahrenheit and was prepared less than 2 hours prior to time of inspection. Food items were placed onto sheet trays and placed into the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils in the salad and raw bar area were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils shall be stored in one of the following manners; on a dry clean surface, in water of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the left side prep salad prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Aug 23, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mooring the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mooring the on file is from May 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mooring the?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Mooring the.

How does Mooring the compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Mooring the most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Mooring the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mooring the have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mooring the means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mooring the inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mooring the is inspected around two times per year on average.

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