Matunuck Market

151 Old Tower Hill Rd, Wakefield, RI 02879
Seafood
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Matunuck Market was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to three.

Food separated and protected comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Compared to other Wakefield restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Varying shellfish items were observed not stored in a manner to prevent possible contamination of other seafood items. Shellfish were arranged for proper storage and prevention of cross-contamination at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was less than 200 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer solution was adjusted for proper sanitization at the time of inspection.
4-501.114
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged Fish was observed stored thawed in its intact packaging in the Sushi Cold Drawer Unit at 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Based on temperature observed at below 38 degrees Fahrenheit, fish was removed from packaging at the time of inspection for proper storage.
3-501.13
67
Jan 12, 2026
Opening
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Matunuck Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Matunuck Market on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Matunuck Market?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Matunuck Market.

How does Matunuck Market compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Matunuck Market most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Matunuck Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Matunuck Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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