New Wave Kitchen

359 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, New Wave Kitchen has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. New Wave Kitchen was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after two on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been approved thawing methods used, showing up one time.

Compared to the broader Wakefield restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Reduced Oxygen Packaged Tuna was observed stored in the 2 Door Reach-In Cooler at 34 degrees Fahrenheit in its intact packaging. REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED FISH that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Due to temperature observed below 38 degrees Fahrenheit, fish was removed from packaging for proper storage at time of inspection.

3-501.13

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

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

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Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, White Rice was observed to be held out of temperature using Time as a Public Health Control without written approval from RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request. Due to lack of documentation and Time/Log sheets, establishment is to discontinue use of time as a public health control until approved by RIDOH CFP Supervisor. Due to time cooked and temperature of white rice observed at the time of inspection, white rice was properly reheated and hot held at the time of inspection.

3-501.19

Specialized processing method used without required variance (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, White Rice was observed to be held out of temperature using Time as a Public Health Control without written approval from RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Written procedures shall be prepared in advance, submitted to the RIDOH CFP for approval, maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request. Due to time cooked and temperature observed of white rice at the time of inspection, White rice was properly reheated and hot held at the time of inspection. Supervisor information was left with PIC at the time of inspection.

3-502.11

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 the PIC, Ramen Broth was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. Ramen broth was uncovered and rearranged for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

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

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked (tuna, salmon, egg).

3-603.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Wave Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Wave Kitchen on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Wave Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at New Wave Kitchen.

How does New Wave Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

New Wave Kitchen most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wakefield average of 89.

Has New Wave Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at New Wave Kitchen have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Wave Kitchen 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 New Wave Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Wave Kitchen is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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