Flos Clam Shack

4 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

Seafood

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Flos Clam Shack has been inspected three times since 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to six violations previously.

Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Flos Clam Shack's latest score is in line with the Middletown average of 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food and dry ingredients were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC inform.

3-305.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of various storage shelving in the kitchen and walk-in cooler areas. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Basin for handsink in kitchen observed cracked.

4-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry food storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in kitchen, 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 not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC informed.

2-402.11

Mar 12, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw quahog meat was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as milk in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Stuffing and chowder were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods were assessed and foods were separated into smaller containers during time of inspection.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Basin for handsink in kitchen observed cracked.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Various counter frames and shelving in the establishment is contructed of unsealed wood. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be smooth durable and easily cleanable.

4-101.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flos Clam Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flos Clam Shack on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flos Clam Shack?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flos Clam Shack.

How does Flos Clam Shack compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Flos Clam Shack most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Middletown average of 80.

Has Flos Clam Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Flos Clam Shack have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flos Clam Shack 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 Flos Clam Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flos Clam Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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