Tsunama

21 Pier Market Place, Narragansett, RI 02882

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Tsunama has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Tsunama was last inspected on Aug 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Tsunama scores about where you'd expect for a Narragansett restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: Establishment observed to be using Time as a Public Health Control for Rice at the Sushi Bar. A request for approval with written procedures to use time as a public health control for rice is to be submitted to RIDOH CFP Supervisor. (Contact information provided at time of inspection.) Once submitted and approved, the procedures, approval letter, and records are to be maintained in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and made available to the REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request.

3-501.19

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw fish) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in a refrigeration unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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. Establishment is to utilize three compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment until dish machine is serviced.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC voluntarily disposed of ice. Ice machine was taken out of service and bags of ice were used.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.

4-302.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tsunama last inspected?

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

How does Tsunama compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Tsunama most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Tsunama's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tsunama have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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