Sardellas Restaurant

30 W Memorial Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840

Italian

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

The pattern that stands out is required records available, which has been cited two times.

Among Newport restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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 not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #1, and the 2-door low boy of the pizza station. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood ventilation system was observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment and physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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. Shellfish tags were observed not in chorological order and did not have date of last used.

3-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of little flies is not controlled as evidenced by an excessive amount of little flies observed in the basement. 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. Establishment is contact their pest control company.

6-501.111

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sardellas Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sardellas Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sardellas Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, required records available has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sardellas Restaurant.

How does Sardellas Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Newport?

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

Has Sardellas Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Sardellas Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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