Monahan's by the Cove

5402 Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

Seafood

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Monahan's by the Cove stretching back to 2024. Monahan's by the Cove was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. 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, two this time.

Sewage & waste water properly disposed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Charlestown facility scores 89, putting Monahan's by the Cove on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the 2 door refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Bleach) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the 2 door refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

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

Inspector notes: Clam batter was observed held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved to ice bath at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

5-501.11

Apr 22, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine 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.

5-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monahan's by the Cove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monahan's by the Cove on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monahan's by the Cove?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monahan's by the Cove.

How does Monahan's by the Cove compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Monahan's by the Cove most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 89.

Has Monahan's by the Cove's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Monahan's by the Cove have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monahan's by the Cove 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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