Newport Protective Club

596 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Newport Protective Club has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper date marking and disposition, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Newport restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Portions of deli meat and cheeses were observed not marked with the date of opening. 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. Food items were marked with the date of opening during the time of inspection.

3-501.17

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

Inspector notes: Utensils (bar tools) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection and were placed on a dry clean surface.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (ground beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (deli meat loaves) in the 2-door reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. The ground beef was moved to proper location during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, is 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: Knives were observed stored in-between the prep unit and the prep sink. Utensils in-between uses shall be stored on a dry clean surface. Knives were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Opening

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The exterior side door was observed to be not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Side door requires a door sweep.

6-202.15

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind sinks and dish machine at bar and righthand wall in kitchen including under 3 bay sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. Coving shall be installed in these areas.

6-201.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The flooring around mop sink is constructed of wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. A smooth, durable, easily cleanable non-absorbent flooring shall be installed around mop sink.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Protective Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Protective Club on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Protective Club?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Protective Club.

How does Newport Protective Club compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Newport Protective Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

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

No. Recent inspections at Newport Protective Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Protective Club 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 Protective Club inspected?

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

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