Newport Yacht Club

110 Long Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Newport Yacht Club was last inspected on Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Newport Yacht Club scores about where you'd expect for a Newport restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salmon filet, tuna filet, and lobster meat were observed thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in the prep unit and 1-door reach-in. Seafood items packaged within ROP packaging shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food items were observed held at temperatures ranging from 39-41 degrees Fahrenheit and were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Proper thawing guidance provided during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit and 2-door reach-in units. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

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

4-601.11(B)

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep unit and the 2-door reach-in cooler. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Establishment is to empty ice machine and thoroughly clean non-food contact surfaces.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Newport Yacht Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Newport Yacht Club on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Newport Yacht Club?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Newport Yacht Club.

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

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

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Newport Yacht Club have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Newport Yacht 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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