Port Side Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
90
Score
Port Side Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after five on the prior visit.
Across the inspection history, certified food protection manager is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Narragansett average 87, so Port Side Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The garage door weather seal was observed to be not tight-fitting to the ground. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Weather strip to be replaced to prevent possible entry of rodents/pests.
6-202.15
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling over the Buffalo Chopper area is not covered with tiles/surfaces that are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Area is to be covered with proper surface characteristics.
6-201.11
90
Sep 11, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Large quantities of Recently Prepped Lobster Salad, weighing approximately 10 lbs., were placed in the refrigerator in 10" deep covered containers and observed at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster salad is to be placed in shallow containers no greater than four inches deep prior to be placed in deep covered containers.
3-501.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the Food Safety Certificate as well as the Certified Food Safety Manager License through RIDOH CFP were both observed to be recently expired. PIC is to renew/retake the food safety course as well as renew the RIDOH CFP Certified Food Safety Manager License when completed. At the time of inspection, the PIC provided proof of food safety course application. PIC to send confirmation of successful course completion to this inspector.
2-102.12
86
Aug 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, whole shell eggs were observed stored above raw seafood items. Except when combined as ingredients, raw animal foods are to be separated from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. (Whole Shell Eggs were moved to the bottom shelf at the time of inspection.)
3-302.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Reduced Oxygen Packaged Pre-Cooked Lobster was observed thawing in its intact package in the kitchen prep unit at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. Based on the holding temperature of above 37 degrees Fahrenheit, Lobster in the Prep Unit was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the walk-up window food service area was blocked at the time of inspection. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. (Items blocking the hand sink were moved at the time of inspection.)
5-204.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags were observed to be maintained for 90 days in order of last used, but nor marked with the date when last shellfish item from bag was used. The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop was observed stored on top of the ice machine in a container of stagnant water between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Ice Scoop was brought to the dish are for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the scoop used for scooping dry ingredients was observed stored directly on top of dry ingredients bags between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Scoop was brought to the dish area for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the Food Safety Certificate as well as the Certified Food Safety Manager License through RIDOH CFP were both observed to be recently expired. PIC is to renew/retake the food safety course as well as renew the RIDOH CFP Certified Food Safety Manager License when completed.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the food prep area (directly adjacent to the dishwasher) was observed to be lacking a divider/shield preventing the clean side of the dish area and the clean utensils/equipment storage rack from possible contamination. Clean and Sanitized food equipment/utensils are to be protected from possible sources of contamination. (A divider/splash guard is to be added to prevent clean equipment/utensils from possible contamination.)
3-307.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Port Side Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Port Side Restaurant on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Port Side Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Port Side Restaurant.
How does Port Side Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?
Port Side Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.
Has Port Side Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Port Side Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Port Side Restaurant 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 Port Side Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Port Side Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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