St Joseph Soup Kitchen

5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 16, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Looking across the full record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to the broader Newport restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (raw vegetables and meatballs) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Eggs moved during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Joseph Soup Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St Joseph Soup Kitchen on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St Joseph Soup Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at St Joseph Soup Kitchen.

How does St Joseph Soup Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Newport?

St Joseph Soup Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has St Joseph Soup Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at St Joseph Soup Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is St Joseph Soup Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, St Joseph Soup Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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