Root

6 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Root was last inspected on Oct 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, four this time.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Root trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in the front food prep area and the back storage area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The can opener was sent to be cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #3 in the front food preparation area. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the employee toilet room locate directly off back kitchen in close proximity to food preparation, storage and sanitization is not self-closing. Establishment is to install a self-closing door.

6-202.14

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Rice was placed in the refrigerator in covered containers prior to food items obtaining an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Lids were removed and food items placed on top shelf and allowed to cool properly. Proper cooling methods were discussed during time of inspection.

3-501.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with RIDOH at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to certify employee with RIDOH.

2-102.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the prep units 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, refrigerator door gaskets, and bottom inside surfaces of refrigerators have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Root last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Root on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Root?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Root.

How does Root compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Root most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Root's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Root have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Root 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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