Newport Creamery Store 12

568 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02828
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Newport Creamery Store 12 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Smithfield sits at 78, putting Newport Creamery Store 12 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
43
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
54
82
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
4-501.114
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
5-205.11
Non-food contact surfaces clean
5-501.115
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
5-501.113
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
5-501.116
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
2-402.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
41
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115
70
May 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
5-402.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
5-501.115
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Creamery Store 12 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Creamery Store 12 on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Creamery Store 12?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Newport Creamery Store 12.

How does Newport Creamery Store 12 compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Newport Creamery Store 12 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Newport Creamery Store 12's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Newport Creamery Store 12 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Creamery Store 12 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.