Newport Sportsman Club

110 Connell Highway, Newport, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus three before.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surfaces clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Newport Sportsman Club's latest score is in line with the Newport average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as hamburger patties) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as fresh produce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

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

4-601.11(B)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.

4-302.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Sportsman Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Sportsman Club on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Sportsman Club?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Sportsman Club.

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

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

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

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Sportsman 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.

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