Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi

6 Equality Park Place, Newport, RI 02840

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to six violations previously.

The pattern that stands out is adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, which has been cited two times.

Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi's latest score of 90 sits above the Newport average of 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 8, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during time of inspection. Establishment is to have paper towels for each hand-washing sink in establishment.

5-205.11

Mar 24, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Per PIC, service still has not arrive to repair dishwashing machine. Establishment is to sanitize all utensils and dishware in the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink until machine is repaired.

4-501.114

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue working with pest control.

6-501.111

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were removed from stagnant water, cleaned, and sanitized during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The 2-door reach-in was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 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 within the unit were evaluated during time of inspection and were moved to an alternate location during time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS food items within the unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is maintained.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cabbage) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Cabbage was moved to an alternate location during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call for service was placed during time of inspection. Establishment is to sanitize all utensils and dishware in the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-103.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by Bain Marie pot in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Bain Marie pot was moved during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Package Frozen Seafood was observed thawing without oxygen being reintroduced to packaging. Frozen Seafood that is in reduced oxygen package must be removed its original packaging to reintroduce oxygen during thawing. Food items were observed at temperatures ranging from 42-44 degrees Fahrenheit and were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

6-501.111

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen floors, hood ventilation system, and the floors underneath the hibachi grills have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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 prep units and other pieces of equipment. Utensils in between uses shall be stored on a dry clean surface. Knives were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi.

How does Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Tokyo House Sushi and Hibachi 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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