White Horse Tavern

26 Marlborough St, Newport, RI 02840

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Sep 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Newport restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked lobster meat was observed thawed in the inside walk-in cooler with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items that are packaged in ROP shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing. Food items were observed held at 35 degrees Fahrenheit and were removed from their original packaging during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the cube ice 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)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the employee toilet room on the second floor is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation spaces shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.

6-202.14

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the walk in and low boy 1 were observed in poor repair. 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 dish machine area has an accumulation of debris. The area must be maintained as often as needed to be kept clean.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Horse Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Horse Tavern on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does White Horse Tavern compare to other restaurants in Newport?

White Horse Tavern most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Newport average of 84.

Has White Horse Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Horse Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at White Horse Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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