American Mussel Harvesters

165 Tidal Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Grocery / Market
License: Shipper
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
25
Score
High Risk

American Mussel Harvesters appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The most recent inspection turned up 20 violations, more than the five found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been cleaning non-food contact surfaces, showing up six times.

Restaurants in North Kingstown average 88, so American Mussel Harvesters trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

4
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 16 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Critical limits
4
Monitoring
4
Corrective actions (c)
13
Monitoring procedures
13
Approved source control failure
31
Sanitation monitoring and records
42
Plumbing and related facilities
42
Utilities
43
Plants and grounds
43
Plumbing and related facilities
44
Insect and vermin control
44
Cleaning non-food contact surfaces
47
Equipment condition, cleaning, maintenance, and construction of non-food contact surfaces
47
Labeling and tagging
52
Labeling and tagging
52
Labeling and tagging
52
Transportation (to include only the person shipping)
52
Transportation (to include only the person shipping)
52
Transportation (to include only the person shipping)
52
Other critical control failure
31
25
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Corrective actions (c)
17
Monitoring procedures
17
Plumbing and related facilities
44
Insect and vermin control
44
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Verification procedures
12
Records: accurate/maintained (k), format/signed/dated, firm's name/address
12
Plants and grounds
41
Exclusion of pests
41
Cleaning non-food contact surfaces
47
Equipment condition, cleaning, maintenance, and construction of non-food contact surfaces
47
61
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Monitoring procedures
17
Corrective actions (c)
17
Equipment condition, cleaning, maintenance, and construction of non-food contact surfaces
47
Other critical control failure
31
Approved source control failure
31
Safety of water for processing and ice production
34
Safety of water for processing and ice production
34
Safety of water for processing and ice production
34
Prevention of cross-contamination
34
Prevention of cross-contamination
34
Prevention of cross-contamination
34
Cleaning non-food contact surfaces
47
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was American Mussel Harvesters last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at American Mussel Harvesters on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at American Mussel Harvesters?

Across the inspection record, cleaning non-food contact surfaces has been cited six times, more than any other issue at American Mussel Harvesters.

How does American Mussel Harvesters compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

American Mussel Harvesters most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has American Mussel Harvesters's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at American Mussel Harvesters have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around 20 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at American Mussel Harvesters means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is American Mussel Harvesters inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, American Mussel Harvesters is inspected roughly once per year on average.