Newport Creamery Store 2

1256 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Newport Creamery Store 2 stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; Newport Creamery Store 2 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Observed old rodent droppings inside and outside food storage room located in the basement. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC to clean areas to monitor for new rodent activity.

6-501.12

Apr 7, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Liquid eggs was observed held at (58) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/Temp. control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Liquid eggs observed on ice in a container. PIC instructed staff to add more ice to submerge liquid eggs container in ice. Corrected temp. 41 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, and spoon ladles) were observed with food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff moved can opener and spoons to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Double doors in front and back area of dining area is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of food establishment must be protected against to entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in food storage room and various areas of basement along wall/parameter. Also dead rodent caught on mousetrap. Establishment shall increase pest control from once a month to 2x a month. Conduct a full assessment of establishment before inspection and clean all areas where rodent droppings are located in order to determine if there is new activity of rodents.

6-501.112

Nov 14, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Salsa, sour cream, mayo, blue cheese, and butter (labels states all required refrigeration) were observed held at 43-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved all items off of ice and into refrigeration unit. Staff instructed to use ice water bath and submerging TCS foods.

3-501.16(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings observed throughout basement storage areas and two deam mice observed in basement. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan and shelves in the walk-in cooler were observed with an accumulation of dust and debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The area next to and behind the fryer in the cook line area has an accumulation of grease and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 17, 2023

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machine.

4-302.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Gloves were stored on a hook on the side of a prep unit next to the hand wash sink. Water observed to splash onto gloves. Splash guard to be installed or hook to be permanently relocated. PIC moved gloves to another location.

3-307.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensil was removed from water. Inspector reviewed proper storage of utensils with PIC. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Scoop was relocated to hook.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Tiles in the ice cream area was observed in poor repair. Pooling water was observed where tiles were missing.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Creamery Store 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Creamery Store 2 on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Creamery Store 2?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Creamery Store 2.

How does Newport Creamery Store 2 compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Newport Creamery Store 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Newport Creamery Store 2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newport Creamery Store 2 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Creamery Store 2 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 Newport Creamery Store 2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Newport Creamery Store 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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