Smugglers Waterfront Bar

359 Thames St Unit Lc1, Newport, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Smugglers Waterfront Bar has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from four to eight.

The most common issue across all inspections has been sewage & waste water properly disposed, showing up one time.

By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting Smugglers Waterfront Bar on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a metal pan in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Metal pan was removed from sink basin during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area were observed to be cracked or missing portions and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. Food container was labeled during time of inspection.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in container of flour. 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. Bowl was removed from container during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ceiling vents on the cookline have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the beer walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Jun 28, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher at the bar was (00) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Person in Charge called for Service during inspection. Establishment is not to use machine until it is reading proper ppm.

4-501.114

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of door Handle on Coke Refrigeration Unit Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events

Inspector notes: English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-102.11

No certified food protection manager

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

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on Low Boy Freezer were observed in poor repair. Gasket needs to be repaired.

4-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: Tile flooring throughout kitchen was observed cracked and broken. Tile flooring needs to be repaired.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smugglers Waterfront Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smugglers Waterfront Bar on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Smugglers Waterfront Bar?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Smugglers Waterfront Bar.

How does Smugglers Waterfront Bar compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Smugglers Waterfront Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Smugglers Waterfront Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Smugglers Waterfront Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smugglers Waterfront Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Smugglers Waterfront Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Smugglers Waterfront Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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