Ocean Fish Market

220 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Warewashing facilities” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Ocean Fish Market's latest score of 64 falls below the East Providence average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator and the storefront 3-door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from (below) raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Soup/stock was placed hot in the refrigerator in a covered pan. Lid was removed during inspection to complete cooling properly.
3-501.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Test strips have been ordered.
4-302.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of beans observed in the kitchen hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
64
Mar 3, 2025
Opening
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Tags must then be dated and retained in chronological order for 90 days.
3-202.18
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in display case #1, the storefront 3-door reach-in, and the walk-in cooler. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the side of the facility, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Fish Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Fish Market on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Fish Market?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean Fish Market.

How does Ocean Fish Market compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Ocean Fish Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Ocean Fish Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Fish Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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