Nami Japanese Restaurant

198 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Nami Japanese Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Nami Japanese Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Nami Japanese Restaurant's latest score of 61 falls below the Providence average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. Inspector observed duct tape and a plastic container obstructing the 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (bar and sushi) ice machines were observed with an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Units taken out of service to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the 2-bay sink area is in poor repair. Inspector observed an opening below the bays and chipped and peeling paint/exposed sheetrock. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair and constructed of approved material.

6-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the storage lids and microwave have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of rice, flour, etc. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces, oats, etc. are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls in the dishwashing area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or black debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Apr 13, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Mar 30, 2023

Routine

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

Food separated and protected

Time as a public health control: procedures & records

Proper date marking and disposition

Proper cold holding temperatures

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nami Japanese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nami Japanese Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nami Japanese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nami Japanese Restaurant.

How does Nami Japanese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Nami Japanese Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Nami Japanese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Nami Japanese Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Nami Japanese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nami Japanese Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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