Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport

2221 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Italian
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement on menu is not present. Allergen advisory statement is required to inform customers of their obligation to inform staff of any food allergies.
2-103.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.
3-203.12
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. French onion soup was observed at 45-46 degrees Fahrenheit in 22 qt cambro. Food was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an active licensed RI Manager Certified In Food Safety. Application provided during time of inspection. Establishment has individual with food safety certificate.
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor: -ceiling in walk-in cooler -floors in walk-in cooler -ceiling by cookline. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport.

How does Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Valley Inn Restaurant of Newport most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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