Narragansett High School

245 South Pier Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Narragansett High School has six inspections in the public record. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Narragansett High School scores about where you'd expect for a Narragansett restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Grab and go items packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete label information. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (sub-ingredients and allergens), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Labels are to be adjusted to include the sub-ingredients and allergens.

3-602.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. The lead kitchen staff personnel member has been certified in food safety and is to be registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Establishment Registered Food Safety Manager as soon as possible.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

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Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site person certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Email sent to Chartwells area Manager regarding need for Food Safety Certified individual at the time of inspection. Kitchen personnel to be registered for food safety course as soon as possible.

2-103.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of staff, corn salsa (cooked corn and beans mixed with salsa) was placed hot in the 2 door reach-in refrigerator in a plastic wrap covered container. Per the PIC, the corn salsa is intended for same day lunch service. To ensure proper cooling and cold holding at time of service, salsa was loosely covered and placed in the walk-in freezer to rapidly cool.

3-501.15

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. A kitchen staff personnel member is to be certified in food safety and registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Establishment Registered Food Safety Manager as soon as possible.

2-102.12(A)

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.

2-101.11

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two large cans were observed inside of a hand washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The grout lines to the tile below the dish machine and 3 bay sink area have an accumulation of soil residue/mildew. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a box of frozen food stored below the ceiling/wall mounted fan unit, was observed to have an accumulation of ice on it. Food items not to be stored directly below the fan unit due to unknown source of leak/dripping causing the ice build-up. Walk-in Freezer unit to be monitored for leaks/dripping.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the 3 bay sink in the kitchen area was observed to be constructed in a way that allows for water drainage directly to the floor below at times of washing dishes/utensils. Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

4-202.16

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the Cold Holding Well on the food service line was observed to be dripping/draining onto the shelf below (no tubing was observed to be connected for proper conveying of liquid wastes/condensate). Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Narragansett High School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Narragansett High School on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Narragansett High School?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Narragansett High School.

How does Narragansett High School compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Narragansett High School most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Narragansett High School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Narragansett High School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Narragansett High School 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 Narragansett High School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Narragansett High School is inspected around two times per year on average.

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