Stoneacre

151 Swinburne Row, Newport, RI 02840

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated May 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to four.

Across the inspection history, food separated and protected is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Compared to other Newport restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

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

3-302.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Imitation crab was observed thawing with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items packaged in ROP packaging shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing. Food items were removed from original packaging during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and the fan guards and ceiling of the walk-in cooler 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)

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

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. 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. Bowls were removed during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Mar 31, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Approved thawing methods used

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stoneacre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stoneacre on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Stoneacre?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Stoneacre.

How does Stoneacre compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Stoneacre most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Stoneacre's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Stoneacre have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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