Newport Sandwich Company

469 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Newport Sandwich Company stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after two on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, certified food protection manager is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Newport Sandwich Company is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 4, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to register employee with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12(A)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Marinara sauce and French onion soup, which was previously cooked and cooled, was removed from refrigeration and placed directly into the steam table for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Food items were loaded into unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection and were reheated during time of inspection. Proper reheating procedures reviewed with PIC.

3-403.11

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

Inspector notes: Various deli salads were observed held at temperatures ranging from 46-48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink by the 3-bay sink in the kitchen was observed to be draining slowly during time of inspection. Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2023

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Sandwich Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Sandwich Company on file is from Apr 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Sandwich Company?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Sandwich Company.

How does Newport Sandwich Company compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Newport Sandwich Company most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Newport Sandwich Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Newport Sandwich Company have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Sandwich Company 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 Sandwich Company inspected?

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

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