Flatwaves
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
90
Score
Flatwaves appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.
The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Middletown restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license expired. FMC must re-instate. Per PIC, individual is enrolled in class.
2-102.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles by the hot holding units are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Cheese was observed held at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient of unit was observed at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ingredients in prep unit were observed between 52-57 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were placed over and with ice and/or other refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 2 door continental cold drawers were observed at 57 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep Unit was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Units must be able to maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Units were taken out of service to hold foods that require refrigeration for food safety.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan guards in the walk-in coolers have an accumulation of dust and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles by the hot holding units are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
70
Aug 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Grill drawers were observed in poor repair. Unit was out of service prior to inspection. Per owner, parts are on order. Equipment must be able to maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less prior to use.
4-501.11
95
Jul 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in cookline prep unit were observed at 47-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep unit was observed at an ambient of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, foods were recently placed in unit. Foods were placed over ice and into other refrigeration to blast chill.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Grill drawers and cookline prep unit were observed in poor repair. Units were observed at temperatures unsuitable to hold potentially hazardous foods. Grill drawers were taken out of service prior to inspection. Cookline prep unit was taken out of service during time of inspection. Equipment to be repaired/ replaced.
4-501.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in both the outdoor walk-in coolers. Lighting levels must be sufficient enough to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels, discerning the color of substances, recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
6-303.11
78
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in cookline prep unit, walk-in cooler #1 and grill drawer were observed held at (49-58) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of. Foods that were recently prepared were placed into other refrigeration. Cookline prep unit, walk-in cooler #1 and grill drawer were taken out of service to hold potentially hazardous foods. Potentially hazardous foods cannot be stored in these refrigerations units until food can maintain an internal temperature of 41 degrees Fahreheit or below.
3-501.16(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Overgrown weeds and foilage were observed at the exterior of the building. Exterior of building to be maintained in order to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The kitchen hood vents have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in both the outdoor walk-in coolers. Lighting levels must be sufficient enough to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels, discerning the color of substances, recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
6-303.11
74
May 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee observed eating while cooking. Designated area for eating reviewed. Staff moved their food to a different area away from the food prep area during this inspection.
2-401.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the 3 bay sink area and floor tiles in the back observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in both the outdoor walk-in coolers. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. -Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
6-303.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Flatwaves last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Flatwaves on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Flatwaves?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flatwaves.
How does Flatwaves compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Flatwaves most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Flatwaves's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Flatwaves have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Flatwaves 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 Flatwaves inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Flatwaves is inspected around three times per year on average.
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