The Narragansett Cafe

25 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Narragansett Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The Narragansett Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Jamestown average of 90. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Call for service was made during the time of inspection. Establishment is to sanitize all dishes and utensils in the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Apr 23, 2025

Food Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Open bottles of mayonnaise were observed held at room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Packaging for bottle of mayonnaise state that the food item must be refrigerated after opening. Any open bottles of mayonnaise were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. Any unopened bottles were moved into kitchen. Mayonnaise bottles shall not be left on tables for consumer use after opening.

3-501.16(A)

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken cutlets) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (tomatoes) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Chicken was moved to bottom shelf of the walk-in cooler during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: 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. Shellfish tags were observed without the date of last service.

3-402.12

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

2-401.11

Jul 27, 2023

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2023

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in kitchen and bar were observed (00) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment shall call for service.

4-501.114

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Narragansett Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Narragansett Cafe on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Narragansett Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Narragansett Cafe.

How does The Narragansett Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jamestown?

The Narragansett Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamestown average of 90.

Has The Narragansett Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Narragansett Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Narragansett Cafe 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 The Narragansett Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Narragansett Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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