The Tavern

140 Pt Judith Rd Unit A5, Narragansett, RI 02882

Bar / Pub

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Narragansett average 87, so The Tavern trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking a proper air gap (Currently equipped with an air break). The air break is to be adjusted to a proper air gap not allowing for waste in the drainpipe to possibly contact and contaminate the prep sink where food is placed.

5-402.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The drain to the prep sink was observed to be slowly draining, backing up, and overflowing into a bucket below the air break when large amounts of liquid are drained quickly. Plumbing system is to be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair: 1) The hot water control to the faucet handle of the left side hand washing sink located in the bar area was not dispensing water 2) A chest freezer door was observed coming off of the hinges 3) The 3 Door Reach-In Cooler was observed to have torn gaskets Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The corner wall and floor under and behind the dish washing area was observed to have a buildup of soil, residue, and debris. Physical facilities are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The cement step leading from the kitchen area into the backroom was chipped/cracked and in poor repair causing a possible trip point. Establishment physical facilities are to be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC instructed to use three bay sink until service is provided.

4-501.114

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing under both the three bay sink and food prep were in poor repair (active leak observed).

5-205.15

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machine.

4-302.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration units at the bar have an accumulation of biofilm.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles were observed in poor repair throughout back area of establishment.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in two back entrances, are 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair: 1) The left handle of hand washing sink faucet located in the bar area was not dispensing water 2) A chest freezer door was observed coming off of the hinges

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Tavern on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Tavern?

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

How does The Tavern compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

The Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has The Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Tavern 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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