Pour Judgement
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
70
Score
Pour Judgement has been inspected four times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “required records available” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Pour Judgement's latest score of 70 falls below the Newport average of 84. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed held past their disposition date. Food items that are prepared in the establishment shall be disposed of within 7 days including the date of preparation. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep units #1 and #2. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
70
Jan 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items within unit were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. PIC turned down thermostat within unit during time of inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS foods within unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is maintained. Serviced arrived during time of inspection to assess unit.
3-501.16(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packages of fish filets were observed in the walk-in cooler with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). ROP seafood items shall be removed from original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reinduction of oxygen into the food items. Fish filets were observed at 47-48 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Proper thawing methods discussed with PIC.
3-501.13
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' personal care items were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Personal care items were moved to protected location during time of inspection.
7-209.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, 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
70
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Lasagna, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Lasagna that was prepared last night was observed at temperatures ranging from 52-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Cooling logs were provided during time of inspection. Establishment is to record and validate cooling methods for food item.
3-501.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (scallops) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (pasta) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Sea scallops were moved to bottom shelf during time of inspection.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock (little nex) located in (basement 2-door low boy) did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-203.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Per PIC, unit is currently un-operational, and establishment is waiting for service to come and repair unit. All food items within unit were just loaded prior to opening and were moved to other refrigeration during time of inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS food items within unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below is maintained.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards and 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)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were removed from pan of water and placed on a dry, clean surface. Utensils are to be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, or in water with sufficient velocity to flush particulates above from utensils.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pour Judgement last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pour Judgement on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pour Judgement?
Across the inspection record, “required records available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pour Judgement.
How does Pour Judgement compare to other restaurants in Newport?
Pour Judgement most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has Pour Judgement's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pour Judgement have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pour Judgement means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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