Playa Bowls Newport

201 Goddard Row, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Playa Bowls Newport has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The last inspection found two violations, up from zero the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible, showing up one time.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Playa Bowls Newport squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen by the 3-bay sink was blocked by the mop bucket and mop. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Equipment was moved during the time of inspection to make hand sink easily accessible.
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled during the time of inspection.
7-102.11
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Dec 22, 2025
Opening
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playa Bowls Newport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playa Bowls Newport on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playa Bowls Newport?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Playa Bowls Newport.

How does Playa Bowls Newport compare to other restaurants in Newport?

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

Has Playa Bowls Newport's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playa Bowls Newport have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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