Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to six violations previously.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as whole intact beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as deli meats) 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
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Washed salad greens were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Date marks were placed on food items during the time of inspeciton.
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is to clean and sanitize equipment prior to returning unit to service.
4-601.11(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Standing water was observed on the cookline prep unit and the floor of the cookline. Per PIC, water originated from an active roof leak that was discovered this morning. All food items had been relocated prior to time of inspection. Per PIC, school is working with contractor to remediate roof leakage. All areas where standing water from leakage had come in contact with were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection.
3-307.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Employee placed protective hair restraint on their head during the time of inspection.
2-402.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of floor in the cookline area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Per PIC, a drainage backup was discovered prior to break in system beneath the floor and was remediated during that time. Per PIC, they are waiting on contractor to complete the refinishing of the floor where blockage was cut out.
4-101.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The roof in the cookline area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, the standing water observed in cookline area originated from leak in the roof of building. Establishment is to remediate leakage and clean and sanitize all areas where water has come in contact with.
6-501.11
58
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 27, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The back-flow prevention device on the 1-bay prep sink was observed to be leaking when water was turned on. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer was unassembled, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna filet was observed thawed in 4-door refrigerator #1 with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood in ROP packaging shall be removed from packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen to food items. Tuna filets were observed at 34-35 degrees Fahrenheit and were removed from their original packaging during the time of inspection.
3-501.13
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The drain for the prep sink was observed to draining slowly and overflowing onto the floor. plumbing including drains must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door jamb located in the walk-in cooler was not in good repair and observed to be separating from the cooler paneling. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following areas have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris; -Fry fridge -Grill Fridge drawers -Cook line drawers -Prep unit door gaskets -Walk-in cooler fan guards and door gaskets Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: One of the hood system lights was observed with stagnant water within the protective shielding. The source of the water is unknown. The kitchen is temporarily closed and is not being used for active food preparation and will reopen later in the school year for food service. Establishment is to provide evidence of resolution to inspector prior to commencement/continuation of food service.
6-501.11
50
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: Prep sink is lacking a proper air gap. Air gap is needed to prevent back-up of contaminated water/sewage into sink.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of cooking utensils and ice machine were observed with food debris and pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located at the side of the kitchen, are 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water. Ice scoops observed stored on top of the ice machine. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scoops observed resting in dry ingredients. Scoops must be stored with handles above food product to avoid contamination.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the commercial mixers have an accumulation of dried food debris. Non-food contact surfaces of commercial mixers must be cleaned properly.
4-601.11(B)
58
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (00ppm) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Chlorine sanitizing solution was observed to be light in color. Sanitizer was swapped out with a new container. Machine was primed and a reading of 100ppm was achieved at time of inspection.
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
(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.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contacts surface of the dried ingredients bins and lower-level shelving on prep tables and Hood above Grill area were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
74
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was (00) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment shall sanitize using 3 bay sink and Quat sanatizer until Mechanical Machine is reading proper ppm. Repair Service was contacted during inspection.
4-501.114
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the celling and air vents throughout the kitchen were observed with an accumulation of dust. Establishment shall have the celling and air vents cleaned.
4-602.13
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr.
How does Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about six previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr 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 Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Newport Area Career and Tech Ctr is inspected around three times per year on average.
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