The Salty General

1004 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Salty General has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Narragansett average 87, so The Salty General is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of cleaning: - Floor and walls in the dish room - Door leading to the dish room - Walls next to and behind the slicer prep table area - Wall next to the large sandwich prep unit Physical facilities are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean

6-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - Prep unit internal/external surfaces - Dish room hand sink - Shelving over 3 bay sink Non-food-contact surfaces are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to preclude the buildup of food and debris

4-602.13

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chemical) were stored over the 3 bay sink. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. -Staff removed the chemicals during this inspection.

7-201.11

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers (bottle with green cleaning product) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. -Staff labeled the bottle during this inspection.

7-201.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the 3 bay sink area was blocked by ( equipment ). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. PIC moved equipment.

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ham, bologna, and cheese were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. -Staff date marked these items during this inspection.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -inside of the sandwich station, inside of the back refrigerator, inside of the 3 bay sinks (rinse, sanitize).

4-602.13

Oct 4, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Several food items were observed held at 47 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in refrigerators (See Temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and dish area were lacking paper towels at the time of inspection. Per the PIC, a delivery of dry goods is due same day as inspection. Drying Provision provided at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed to be in poor repair/not properly adjusted... - The Single Door Cooler in the retail space was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 42 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. - The Single Door Cooler in the kitchen area was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 43 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures observed at 47 to 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Use of the single door reach in refrigerators for Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired.

4-501.11

Aug 1, 2023

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Salty General last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Salty General on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Salty General?

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

How does The Salty General compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

The Salty General most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has The Salty General's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Salty General have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Salty General 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 Salty General inspected?

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

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