Saltys at Scarborough North

970 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Saltys at Scarborough North appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Narragansett restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Several coving tiles below the 3-bay sink were observed to be chipped/broken off of the wall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) lobster was observed thawing under refrigeration without opening the package. PIC instructed to ensure that package is opened to allow for adequate oxygen transfer rate. Lobster was still partially frozen and therefore did not need to be disposed.

3-501.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the three bay sink do not have adequate coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Jul 31, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, cheese and lobster were observed held at 47 and 61 degrees Fahrenheit respectively in the large Prep Unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per the PIC, the refrigeration unit was opened for cleaning for a while just prior to inspection. The cheese was moved to colder refrigeration and the lobster was disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the large prep unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 44 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Per the PIC, the unit was open for a while for cleaning just prior to inspection. Food items were removed at the time of inspection. Use of the unit is to be discontinued until recovery of the unit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below can be monitored and confirmed. Unit is to be serviced or repaired if unit cannot recover to a cold holding ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltys at Scarborough North last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltys at Scarborough North on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Saltys at Scarborough North compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Saltys at Scarborough North most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Saltys at Scarborough North's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saltys at Scarborough North have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Saltys at Scarborough North 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 Scarborough North inspected?

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

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