The Wharf Pub

37 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Wharf Pub. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to seven.

The pattern that stands out is non-food contact surfaces clean, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Newport restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink in the kitchen used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Halibut was observed thawed inside of the grill cooler drawer with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood products packaged in ROP shall be removed from original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food items were observed at 36 degrees Fahrenheit and were removed from original packaging during the time of inspection. Proper thawing procedures reviewed.

3-501.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler ceiling and ventilation hood system for the dishwashing area 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the drawers on prep unit #1. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the walk-in cooler. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

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

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration

Inspector notes: Tape was observed on door handles of low boy unit. Handles need to be repaired to manufactures instruction. Handles should be constructed of a material that is durable, easily cleanable and smooth.

4-101.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: An excessive amount of dust was observed above cook line. High dusting needs to be done on a more frequent basis. Areas above food preparation shall be kept clean to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Wharf Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Wharf Pub on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Wharf Pub?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Wharf Pub.

How does The Wharf Pub compare to other restaurants in Newport?

The Wharf Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has The Wharf Pub's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Wharf Pub have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Wharf Pub 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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