St Clare Home
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
74
Score
St Clare Home appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Newport facility scores 84, putting St Clare Home on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils can opener and slicer 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 and deli slicer were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in the dry storage rooms in the kitchen. 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the third-floor kitchen do not have coving behind the 3-bay sink and dishwasher. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the third-floor air circulating fan have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
74
Nov 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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 to continue working with pest control services.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: he presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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 to work with pest control to remedy small fly presence in kitchen.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area and parking garage door and hallway door leading to the parking garage, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to evaluate all outside entry doors for proper fitment and adjust or replace weather stripping and door sweeps.
6-202.15
78
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet for the 3-bay sink was observed to be leaking. Plumbing fixtures and systems shall be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by dropping throughout the facility and gnawed food products. 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 to increase pest control services and have pest control complete and provide a written action plan to establishment and inspector on measures to be taken to eradicate rodent activity within the facility. Establishment is to sanitize all adulterated surfaces.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area and parking garage door and hallway door leading to the parking garage, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to evaluate all outside entry doors for proper fitment and adjust or replace weather stripping and door sweeps.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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 to work with pest control to remedy small fly presence in kitchen.
6-501.111
64
Nov 6, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Deli slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The coving behind cook line in 3rd floor kitchen was observed coming off from wall. Coving shall be repaired. Flooring in 3rd floor kitchen was observed to be cracked and splitting near dish machine. Water was observed under flooring. Flooring shall be repaired. Broken wall tiles in basement level kitchen dish room area were observed. Tiles shall be repaired. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the flooring in dry storage was observed to have an accumulation of unidentifiable debris, dust and food debris.
4-602.13
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was St Clare Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at St Clare Home on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at St Clare Home?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at St Clare Home.
How does St Clare Home compare to other restaurants in Newport?
St Clare Home most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.
Has St Clare Home's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at St Clare Home have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at St Clare Home 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 St Clare Home inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, St Clare Home is inspected around two times per year on average.
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