Ocean State Shellfish Coop

20 Walts Way, Narragansett, RI 02882
License: Shipper
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, Ocean State Shellfish Coop has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 15, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “maintenance of hand-washing, hand-sanitizing, and toilet facilities”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Narragansett facility scores 87, putting Ocean State Shellfish Coop on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Monitoring
4
Critical limits
4
Plants and grounds
43
Plumbing and related facilities
44
Insect and vermin control
44
Maintenance of hand-washing, hand-sanitizing, and toilet facilities
35
Maintenance of hand-washing, hand-sanitizing, and toilet facilities
35
Condition and cleanliness of food contact surfaces
35
Condition and cleanliness of food contact surfaces
35
Exclusion of pests
39
Proper labeling, storage, and use of toxic compounds
39
Utilities
43
45
May 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Verification procedures
16
Records: accurate/maintained (k), format/signed/dated, firm's name/address
16
Verification procedures
12
Records: accurate/maintained (k), format/signed/dated, firm's name/address
12
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Safety of water for processing and ice production
34
Prevention of cross-contamination
34
90
May 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Verification procedures
16
Records: accurate/maintained (k), format/signed/dated, firm's name/address
16
Utilities
43
Plants and grounds
43
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean State Shellfish Coop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean State Shellfish Coop on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean State Shellfish Coop?

Across the inspection record, “maintenance of hand-washing, hand-sanitizing, and toilet facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ocean State Shellfish Coop.

How does Ocean State Shellfish Coop compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Ocean State Shellfish Coop most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Ocean State Shellfish Coop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ocean State Shellfish Coop have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Ocean State Shellfish Coop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Ocean State Shellfish Coop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean State Shellfish Coop is inspected around two times per year on average.