Umi Poke Sushi

140 Point Judith Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Umi Poke Sushi three times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been sewage & waste water properly disposed, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Narragansett restaurant, which scores around 87. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: All individual seafood item parasite destruction letters were not available for inspector viewing at the time of inspection. PIC contacted supplier for copies of letters at the time of inspection. Parasite destruction letters are to be maintained on site for inspector viewing upon request.

3-402.11

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Per the PIC, time is needed for a plumber to service the prep sink drain.

5-402.11

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the use of Time as a Public Health Control was observed being used for Sushi Rice. Currently, the establishment has not submitted request for use of Time as a Public Health Control for the Sushi Rice. A written request with procedures and record keeping to be submitted to RIDOH CFP Supervisor for review and approval. (Rice observed held out of hot holding was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.) Use of Time as a Control guidance and application provided to the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-501.19

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Seafood items are served raw or undercooked. A written consumer advisory (on the menu board) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. A consumer advisory is to be added along with an asterisk at each item alerting the customer to the consumer advisory.

3-603.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED (ROP) FISH was observed stored in refrigeration in its intact packaging at 31 degrees Fahrenheit. ROP fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Fish items were cut open and removed for proper storage at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in a sanitizer bucket between uses. Utensils for food preparation are to be stored in a manor to allow for proper air drying, per sanitizer use instructions, prior to use. Proper storage of utensils discussed with the PIC at the time of Inspection.

4-901.11

Oct 21, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The new sink installed used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Oct 14, 2025

Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The back 3 bay sink/prep-room area is lacking a hand-washing sink. A hand washing sink is to be provided for convenient use in the back 3 bay sink/prep-room area prior to approval for Opening.

5-203.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The self-closing mechanism (hinge) to the toilet room door is no longer self-closing the door properly. The self-closing hinge is to be adjusted or replaced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Umi Poke Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Umi Poke Sushi on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Umi Poke Sushi?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Umi Poke Sushi.

How does Umi Poke Sushi compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Umi Poke Sushi most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Umi Poke Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Umi Poke Sushi have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Umi Poke Sushi means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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