Ember Hookah Lounge

590 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ember Hookah Lounge. On Nov 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, one this time.

Approved thawing methods used accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Ember Hookah Lounge's latest score is in line with the Pawtucket average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Kebab meat was observed thawing in the prep sink without running water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Water was turned on during the time of inspection to allow for proper thawing.

3-501.13

Sep 29, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. An air brake was observed.

5-402.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the establishment toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation spaces shall be self-closing to limit potential contamination.

6-202.14

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ember Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ember Hookah Lounge on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ember Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Ember Hookah Lounge.

How does Ember Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Ember Hookah Lounge most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Ember Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ember Hookah Lounge have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ember Hookah Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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