Sumo Sushi Kingston

99 Fortin Rd Ste 133, Kingston, RI 02881

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to six.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Sumo Sushi Kingston's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the menus were lacking an allergen awareness statement. An allergen awareness statement is to be provided for customer viewing.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked with an asterisk. An asterisk is to be provided at the consumer advisory and at any food item on the menu that is served raw alerting to the customer to the consumer advisory provided. (Owner began adding asterisks at the time of inspection.)

3-603.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, portioned rice was observed cooling in the low boy cooler tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and stacked directly on top of each other. Portioned rice was rearranged for rapid cooling at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods were discussed with the Owner at time of inspection.

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) Seafood, Crab Meat, labeled Keep Frozen was observed thawing in its intact packaging. Proper thawing of ROP Seafood was reviewed at the time of inspection. Crab was removed from packaging for thawing.

3-501.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. Owner to ensure test strips are available on site at all times for testing.

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Application printed for Owner at the time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

May 9, 2023

Environmental Complaint

3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the menu was observed to be lacking an asterisk next to raw items alerting customers to the consumer advisory. Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.

3-603.11

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Log book/notebook to be maintained for the sushi rice that held out of temperature control using time as a public health control. Rice is to be maintained out of temperature control for no more than 3 hours per the RIDOH Approval Letter.

3-502.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by equipment. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Hand Sink was unblocked at the time of inspection.

5-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The 2 Door Low boy cooler was observed to be in poor repair/improperly adjusted. Unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 44 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was adjusted to colder setting at the time of inspection. (Fish items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.)

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sumo Sushi Kingston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sumo Sushi Kingston on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sumo Sushi Kingston?

Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sumo Sushi Kingston.

How does Sumo Sushi Kingston compare to other restaurants in Kingston?

Sumo Sushi Kingston most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Kingston average of 89.

Has Sumo Sushi Kingston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sumo Sushi Kingston have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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