Health Inspections: Violations at Newport Establishments

The Rhode Island Health Department noted violations at the following Newport establishments in the past couple months:

Newport Fudgery, 168 Thames St. The Health Department noted the following violations during an inspection on Sept. 5:

• The 3-bay sink is lacking a drain board. Dishware needs to air dry after they are wash, rinsed, and sanitized.
• The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
• The walls around the 3-bay sink are constructed of painted drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas and toilet rooms.

• The walls around both prep areas are constructed of painted concrete. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas and toilet rooms. Facility is in the process of ordering new walls that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent.

• The hand sink was blocked by office equipment. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. 
• Raw shell eggs are stored above bottled drinks in the refrigerator. 
• The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.