Coventry Shell

642 Washington St, Coventry, RI 02816
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Coventry Shell has been inspected four times since 2024. On Mar 6, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Coventry Shell's latest score of 100 sits above the Coventry average of 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the open air cooler were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was in unit for over 4 hours. Food was disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. PIC disposed of unknown chemical and started a new bottle.
7-102.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The open air cooler was observed unable to maintain 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was observed fluctuating between 38 and 46. All food inside was above 41. Unit to be used for shelf stable product only. The Gasket to the door of the walk-in was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
74
Jan 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 45-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the open air cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in there for more than 4 hours. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Open air cooler was taken out of service for storing time/temperature control for safety foods and must not be used until it is repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Establishment did not have sanitizer in the establishment at time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coventry Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coventry Shell on file is from Mar 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coventry Shell?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coventry Shell.

How does Coventry Shell compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Coventry Shell most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coventry average of 88.

Has Coventry Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Coventry Shell have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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