The Cove

3963 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Cove. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus three before.

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Restaurants in Charlestown average 89, so The Cove is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. A new chlorine sanitizing solution was made at time of inspection.
7-204.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags did not have the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chowder was placed hot in the walk-in freezer in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cove on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cove?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Cove.

How does The Cove compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

The Cove most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 89.

Has The Cove's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cove have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cove means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.