Mariner Grille

140 Pt Judith Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Seafood

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Mariner Grille, the earliest from 2024. Mariner Grille was last inspected on Sep 15, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from five violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, proper cooling time and temperature is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Restaurants in Narragansett average 87, so Mariner Grille is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 15, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

4 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: French Fries, cooked previous day, were not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Several covered plastic tubs of French Fries were observed held at 45 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. French Fries were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several food items in the sliding door cooler and the middle prep unit were observed held at 44 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (See Temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Based on temperature observed at and time food items were prepped, food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Previously prepared Garlic Butter, which was prepared on site, was observed held beyond 7 days from the date of preparation. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods prepared on site are to be marked with the date of preparation and held for no longer than 7 days from the date of preparation unless frozen. Garlic Butter was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A spray bottle of Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Spray bottle was removed from use at the time of inspection.

7-204.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back dry storage 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

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoop was observed stored on an unclean surface (prep counter) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Ice scoop was moved to dish area for cleaning at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of repair... - The sliding door cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit from top to bottom. Unit is not to be used for storage of Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods until adjusted/serviced/repaired/replaced. - The gaskets to the sliding door cooler and the Fry Area Prep Cooler were observed to be cracked/torn and in need of replacement. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair

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 door gaskets - Sliding door cooler door tracks - Shelving - Hood vents/grates (greasy) - cookline equipment Equipment is to be cleaned as often as necessary to be cleaned and to preclude the buildup of debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair/adjustment. - The ceiling in the area directly outside the walk-in cooler is peeling and in need of repair - The ceiling in the kitchen area is missing a tile over the cookline area - Wall tiles at corners/wall junctures were observed to be cracked/missing The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen, prep, and storage areas. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Apr 26, 2024

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariner Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariner Grille on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariner Grille?

Across the inspection record, proper cooling time and temperature has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Mariner Grille.

How does Mariner Grille compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Mariner Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Mariner Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariner Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mariner Grille 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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