Newport Seafood Market

800 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Newport Seafood Market has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to three violations previously.

Across the inspection history, thermometers provided & accurate is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to the broader Middletown restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 28, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance, are 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Seafood Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Seafood Market on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Seafood Market?

Across the inspection record, thermometers provided & accurate has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Newport Seafood Market.

How does Newport Seafood Market compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Newport Seafood Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Newport Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Newport Seafood Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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