Simple Merchant Coffee

513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
License: Mobile Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Simple Merchant Coffee. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from one violation the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been hot & cold water available, showing up one time.

Simple Merchant Coffee's latest score of 100 sits above the Newport average of 84. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2026
Opening
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the time of inspection. Hot water must be available to facilitate hand washing and ware washing of dishes and utensils.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simple Merchant Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simple Merchant Coffee on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simple Merchant Coffee?

Across the inspection record, hot & cold water available has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Simple Merchant Coffee.

How does Simple Merchant Coffee compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Simple Merchant Coffee most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Simple Merchant Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Simple Merchant Coffee have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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