The Nordic

178 Nordic Trail, Charlestown, RI 02813
Seafood
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to one.

The most common issue across all inspections has been insects, rodents & animals not present, showing up one time.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Charlestown restaurant scores 89. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the grill area, 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
95
Sep 22, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (both ice machines) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was cleaned during time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (crawfish tail meat), labeled keep frozen, were observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package or the package must be cut open when thawing. Crawfish tail meat was observed held at 37 degrees Fahrenheit. The person in charge cut open the packages during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpsters outside are located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Nordic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Nordic on file is from Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Nordic?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Nordic.

How does The Nordic compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

The Nordic most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 89.

Has The Nordic's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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