Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes

225 Goddard Row, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jun 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, warewashing facilities is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to the broader Newport restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the establishment toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation spaces shall be self-closing.
6-202.14
86
Sep 6, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed under the 3-bay sink. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the employee restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Splashguards are needed at the 3-bay sink/mop sink area to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring in some areas are constructed of wood (due to prior leak) and the mop sink is placed on small wood beams. Wood is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors etc. must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes.

How does Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandcastles Sundaes and Shakes have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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