Arturo Joes
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show five inspections at Arturo Joes stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Narragansett sits at 87, putting Arturo Joes on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the cookline refrigeration Pizza Prep and Sautee Prep cold drawers were observed held at 44 to 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed at 45 degrees Fahrenheit and higher were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Food items observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to the walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The Pizza Prep and Sautee Prep units were observed not maintaining proper ambient temperature for cold holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below... - Pizza Unit was observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit - Sautee Unit was observed at 41-50 degrees Fahrenheit from left to right Use of the units for cold holding food storage is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired. (Units emptied and call made for service at time of inspection.)
4-501.11
82
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the walk-in cooler were observed to be held beyond 7 days from the date of preparation. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food items in the cookline refrigeration drawers were observed held at 48 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the can opener and knives at the magnetic storage strips were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was brought to dish area for proper cleaning.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Pizza Prep and Sautee Prep units were observed not maintaining proper ambient temperature for cold holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Use of the units for cold holding food storage is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired. (Units emptied and call made for service at time of inspection.)
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - Refrigeration gaskets - Walk-in cooler shelving - Kitchen Ice Machine Equipment is to be cleaned at a frequency necessary to keep them clean and to preclude the buildup of food and debris.
4-602.13
61
Aug 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored on the same shelf or above shelf with food.
7-201.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quaternary ammonimum sanitizing solutions for the dich machines and three bay sinks respectively.
4-302.14
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Several shellfish tags were missing the date of last use and were not held in chronological order. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The main ice machine in the kitchen area was observed with an accumnulation of biofilm. PIC voluntarily disposed of all ice and washed and sanitized the ice machine at time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open employee beverage containers were observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arturo Joes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arturo Joes on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arturo Joes?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arturo Joes.
How does Arturo Joes compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?
Arturo Joes most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.
Has Arturo Joes' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arturo Joes have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arturo Joes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arturo Joes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arturo Joes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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