Block Island Grocery

Ocean Avenue, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Block Island Grocery has four inspections in the public record. Block Island Grocery was last inspected on Jun 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

Looking across the full record, insects, rodents & animals not present is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among New Shoreham restaurants, the typical score is 85; Block Island Grocery is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The loading dock doors 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

May 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1. Several fish/seafood items were observed held at 42-47 degrees Fahrenheit in the seafood cooler. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of items. 2. Cream cheese was observed held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in the bakery cooler. Per PIC, foods were placed in the refrigeration unit 2 hours prior to inspection. Foods moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Marinated raw poultry and beef were prepped and placed in the front deli case for sale. Prepped foods to be cooled down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below before being placed in the display/retail coolers.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various fruits and garlic packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The seafood cooler was observed in poor repair. The unit was observed maintaining temperatures between 41-45

4-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The loading dock doors 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

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 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) at the 3-bay sink in the deli area. A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.

7-204.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was moved to warewashing are to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following was observed with an accumulation of dust and other debris: 1) The fans of the walk-in cooler in the deli and produce areas have an accumulation of dust. 2) The honeycomb grates of the produce retail coolers observed with an accumulation of dust and biofilm.

4-601.11(B)

May 30, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The vegetable fruit prep 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.

5-402.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Prepared foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking ingredient lists. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The can opener located in the deli area was not in good repair (rusted).

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Block Island Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Block Island Grocery on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Block Island Grocery?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Block Island Grocery.

How does Block Island Grocery compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Block Island Grocery most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Block Island Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Block Island Grocery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Block Island Grocery 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 Block Island Grocery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Block Island Grocery is inspected around two times per year on average.

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