Newport Pickleball Club

866 West Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Newport Pickleball Club was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to five.

The pattern that stands out is food separated and protected, which has been cited one time.

By comparison, the average Middletown facility scores 80, putting Newport Pickleball Club on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw chicken, raw shelled eggs and raw hamburgers were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as hamburger buns and bacon in the grill cooler and walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-602.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service was called during time of inspection. Bar glassware will be washed rinsed and sanitized in 3 bay sink or kitchen dishmachine.

4-501.114

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cabbage Slaw was observed held past 7 days. Food was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.18

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Feb 26, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The food prep sink in the kitchen, ice wells in the main bar, and the ice well and sink for the event bar are lacking a proper air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment is to adjust air gaps so that they meet approved requirements. Call to service was placed during time of inspection.

5-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Pickleball Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Pickleball Club on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Pickleball Club?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Newport Pickleball Club.

How does Newport Pickleball Club compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Newport Pickleball Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Newport Pickleball Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Newport Pickleball Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Newport Pickleball Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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