Wow Sushi

114 Granite St Unit 16, Westerly, RI 02891

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Wow Sushi has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to three violations previously.

Looking across the full record, approved thawing methods used is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Wow Sushi is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (shrimp) were observed thawed with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. ROP shrimp was observed held at 36 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Shrimp was removed from the package during time of inspection.

3-501.13

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 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. A new sanitizing solution was made during time of inspection.

7-204.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tuna and tilapia were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (tilapia), labeled keep frozen, was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package or the package must be cut open when thawing. The tilapia was observed held at 31 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The person in charge cut open the package at time of inspection.

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wow Sushi last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wow Sushi on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wow Sushi?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wow Sushi.

How does Wow Sushi compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Wow Sushi most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Wow Sushi's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wow Sushi have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wow Sushi 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 Wow Sushi inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Sushi is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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