Dunes Club

137 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Oct 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

Dunes Club's latest score of 70 falls below the Narragansett average of 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working container used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical. All spray bottles used for storage of chemical taken from bulk are to be marked with the chemical's common name.

7-102.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained in chronological order. Molluscan shellfish tags are to be maintained in chronological order for 90 days with the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ramp used for the walk-in cooler and freezer in the bakery kitchen is constructed of unsealed wood, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors/surfaces must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the rinse cycle pressure indicator to the High Temp. Dish Machine in the Main Kitchen was observed to be reading 31 psi during the rinse cycle. (As per tested with thermolabel, the dish machine was observed to be properly sanitizing.) Pressure indicator is to be replaced/adjusted to properly read 15-25 psi during the rinse cycle as required for proper high temp. sanitizing.

4-502.11(A)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Reduced Oxygen Packaged Lobster was observed to be thawing in refrigeration unit #MK9 at 37 degree Fahrenheit in its intact packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH/SEAFOOD that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Packages of ROP Lobster were cut open at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required. At the time of inspection, the Dish Machine at the Main Kitchen was observed to be operating at 49 psi, and the dish machine at the Ocean Grill Kitchen was observed to be operating at 32 psi. Both dish machines were adjusted to proper pressure for sanitizing cycle,

4-501.113

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, scoops stored in containers of dry ingredients were observed to be stored laying in the food. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Scoops were adjusted to have handles above food at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dunes Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dunes Club on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Dunes Club compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Dunes Club most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Dunes Club's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dunes Club have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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