Newport Vineyards and Winery

909 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Newport Vineyards and Winery, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is food separated and protected, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Middletown facility scores 80, putting Newport Vineyards and Winery on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food radishes with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

3-301.11

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw hamburgers over raw mussels). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged cooked lobster was observed thawing in the walk-in cooler with the packaging still intact. Lobster was temped at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Reduced oxygen packaged/ vacuumed packaged fish products must be removed from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration or by thawing by submerging under cold running water, (you can keep the product in its packaging during thawing) but you must remove it immediately once thawed. The product temperature during thawing should not exceed 41°F. Lobster was fully removed from ROP packaging during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Nov 14, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Mac sauce and cheese sauces were observed held at 114-126 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and reheated during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Various foods in main kitchen prep unit were observed held at 47-62 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, foods were placed in unit recently. Foods were relocated to walk-in cooler to chill.

3-501.16(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Cooked lentils were observed held in the walk-in cooler exceeding 7 days. Food was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as shelled eggs and liquid eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as tahini and cooked chicken in the walk-in refrigerator and bottom refrigeration of prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the main bar was blocked by equipment and a stool. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed in upstairs bar. 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.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: 1. cookline prep unit lids 2. fabric belt on pastry laminator Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Vineyards and Winery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Vineyards and Winery on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Vineyards and Winery?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Vineyards and Winery.

How does Newport Vineyards and Winery compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Newport Vineyards and Winery most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Newport Vineyards and Winery's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Newport Vineyards and Winery have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Newport Vineyards and Winery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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