The Nitro Bar

404 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 28, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The Nitro Bar was last inspected on May 28, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the four found previously.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which The Nitro Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 28, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as fresh fruits) in the 1-door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. RTE food items moved to alternate location during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. A hat was provided to staff member during time of inspection

2-402.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following ways: on a dry clean surface, in water of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush particulates to the drain. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single service utensils are not stored inverted on the to-go counter. Single service and multiuse utensils shall be stored to prevent contamination until used. Utensils were inverted during time of inspection.

4-903.11(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the upstairs storage area.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The Tile Flooring upstairs and lower level near stairs was observed in poor repair. Tiles were broken, cracked and missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to register employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12

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. Ice scoops were cleaned and sanitized then moved into plastic container during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The individual 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

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The Tile Flooring upstairs and lower level near stairs was observed in poor repair. Tiles were broken, cracked and missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nitro Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nitro Bar on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Nitro Bar compare to other restaurants in Newport?

The Nitro Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has The Nitro Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Nitro Bar have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Nitro Bar 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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