Playhouse Kitchen

102 Connell Highway, Newport, RI 02840

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2025, Playhouse Kitchen has three inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Playhouse Kitchen on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw pork loin) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked pork ribs) in the outdoor walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Raw food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in the server's/ bar area was 25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service during the time of inspection. Establishment is to sanitize all equipment and dishes in sanitizing bay of 3-bay sink until unit is repaired.

4-501.114

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The printed menus are lacking an allergen statement for consumers to notify staff if they or anyone in their party has a food allergy. Per PIC, establishment is changing menus and will add allergen statement to menus during reprint.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Hamburgers and ribeye steaks are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Per PIC, establishment is switching out menus and will add consumer advisory to menu during reprint.

3-603.11

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

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

5-205.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the server's area was blocked by a dish drying rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. The dish drying rack was moved during the time of inspection. Establishment is to find a new location for equipment so that it is not blocking access to the hand sink.

5-205.11

Jun 27, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The pizza station does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Establishment is still installing equipment for pizza station.

5-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

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

4-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the handicap restroom, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Playhouse Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Playhouse Kitchen on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Playhouse Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Playhouse Kitchen.

How does Playhouse Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Playhouse Kitchen most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Playhouse Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Playhouse Kitchen have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Playhouse Kitchen 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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