Yagi Noodles

20 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840

Japanese / Sushi

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is proper cooling methods used, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Yagi Noodles's 74 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

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The appetizer prep unit was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items within the unit were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use unit to store TCS food items until an ambient of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is maintained.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, pork butts and crispy chicken were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. Food items were uncovered during the time of inspection to finish cooling. Cooling methods reviewed with PIC during the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor behind the fryolator has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken stock, dashi stock, and rice which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Chicken stock and Dashi stock were observed at temperature ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Rice was observed at 43 degrees Fahrenheit and was moved onto a sheet pan in the walk-in cooler to finish the cooling process.

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, chicken stock, dashi stock, and rice were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered. Cooling methods reviewed with PIC during time of inspection and cooling logs provided. English Cooling Temperature Log

3-501.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The chest freezer lid located in the back prep area was not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yagi Noodles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yagi Noodles on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yagi Noodles?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Yagi Noodles.

How does Yagi Noodles compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Yagi Noodles most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Yagi Noodles's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Yagi Noodles have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Yagi Noodles inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yagi Noodles is inspected around two times per year on average.

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