Picnic

26-28 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Picnic has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Picnic's latest score of 78 falls below the Newport average of 84. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by coffee carafes in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Equipment was removed from the sink basin during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored on an unclean surface (in-between prep units) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Knives were washed, rinsed, and sanitized and then placed on a dry, clean surface.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The prep unit cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation areas shall be self-closing.

6-202.14

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

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)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation areas shall be self-closing.

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Picnic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Picnic on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Picnic compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Picnic most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Picnic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Picnic have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Picnic inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Picnic is inspected around two times per year on average.

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