The Newport Sweet Shoppe

82 William St, Newport, RI 02840
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 23, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Newport restaurant scores 84. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chocolate enrobing machine 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)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on 1-door reach-in #2. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on 1-door reach-in #2 and #3. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerators 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.
4-602.13
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Newport Sweet Shoppe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Newport Sweet Shoppe on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Newport Sweet Shoppe?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Newport Sweet Shoppe.

How does The Newport Sweet Shoppe compare to other restaurants in Newport?

The Newport Sweet Shoppe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Newport average of 84.

Has The Newport Sweet Shoppe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Newport Sweet Shoppe 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 The Newport Sweet Shoppe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.