Starbucks Coffee No 7229

212 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Starbucks Coffee No 7229 has four inspections in the public record. Starbucks Coffee No 7229 was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Newport average 84, so Starbucks Coffee No 7229 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine 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)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2-door reach-in refrigerator in the back storage area. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sep 26, 2024

Routine

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

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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the back storage area.

4-204.115

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. PIC moved scoop to sanitized container at time of inspection

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(B)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The corner beading in the dishwashing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Sep 21, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall located behind 3 bay sink on stairs leading to basement was observed to be in poor repair. Dry wall, studs and flooring need to be repaired. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to contact RIDOH-CFP to further address physical facilities and apparent mold/mildew issues.

6-101.11

Sep 8, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of under ice bin at service counter, coving around dish machine/3 bay sink area and caulking between 3 bay sink and FRP. Were all observed with an accumulation of an unidentifiable black substance. Areas need to be cleaned and sanitized. Areas shall be professionally cleaned.

4-602.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The wall located behind 3 bay sink on stairs leading to basement was observed to be in poor repair. Dry wall, studs and flooring need to be repaired. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Strong odor was detected when basement door was opened.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks Coffee No 7229 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks Coffee No 7229 on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks Coffee No 7229?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Starbucks Coffee No 7229.

How does Starbucks Coffee No 7229 compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Starbucks Coffee No 7229 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has Starbucks Coffee No 7229's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Starbucks Coffee No 7229 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks Coffee No 7229 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 Starbucks Coffee No 7229 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks Coffee No 7229 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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