Saltys at Roger Wheeler

100 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

Seafood

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Saltys at Roger Wheeler five times, with records going back to 2023. Saltys at Roger Wheeler was last inspected on Jul 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to two violations previously.

Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Narragansett average 87, so Saltys at Roger Wheeler is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 16, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several Food Items was observed held at 55-58 degrees Fahrenheit in the Single Door Cooler #2. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) Lobster was observed thawed in its intact packaging in the Single Door Cooler #2. PIC informed that all ROP Seafood items labeled keep frozen are to be removed from package immediately upon thawing. ROP Lobster was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Aug 15, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 25 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged lobster was observed thawing in a refrigeration unit without breaking the seal or otherwise introducing adequate oxygen to product. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.

3-501.13

Jul 27, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several food items in the grill prep unit were observed held at 43 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. A the time of inspection, the unit was observed to be opened often. Foods were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Prep Unit at the Grill Line was observed to be maintaining food temps at @ 43 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit with an ambient temperature of 42 degrees at the time of inspection. Unit is to be checked for colder cold holding setting to help maintain proper cold holding food temperatures during times of business.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltys at Roger Wheeler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltys at Roger Wheeler on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltys at Roger Wheeler?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saltys at Roger Wheeler.

How does Saltys at Roger Wheeler compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Saltys at Roger Wheeler most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Saltys at Roger Wheeler's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saltys at Roger Wheeler have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saltys at Roger Wheeler 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 Saltys at Roger Wheeler inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Saltys at Roger Wheeler is inspected around two times per year on average.

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