Cumberland Farms

901 Victory Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Cumberland Farms is still short, with only two visits logged. On Mar 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Cumberland Farms' latest score of 58 falls below the North Smithfield average of 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm. PIC stated the automatic dispenser was not dispensing at the proper concentration; PIC used tablets instead.

4-501.114

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the coffee service area was lacking paper towels. PIC directed staff to refill.

6-301.12

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the coffee service area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC directed staff to refill.

6-301.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and debris: -under the beverage lines (back room) -under the racks of the reach-in refrigeration. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -walk-in gaskets -open air case vents.

4-601.11(B)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter and leaf debris. Refuse areas must be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.

5-501.115

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC closed dumpsters.

5-501.113

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in coffee bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen, and across from the ice machine were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and ice from other ice machines will be used.

4-601.11(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of trash, litter, and debris. The dumpster enclosure must be maintained clean.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors especially beneath market shelves have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the front service area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

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

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

3-304.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are stored on surfaces that are not clean in the bins used for storing cups & lids.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The cold slide case was not in good repair, duct taped.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: bakery favorites case cold drawers lid & cup storage bins The relish bins have an accumulation of sticker & adhesive residue.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cumberland Farms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cumberland Farms on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cumberland Farms?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cumberland Farms.

How does Cumberland Farms compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?

Cumberland Farms most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Smithfield average of 82.

Has Cumberland Farms' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cumberland Farms have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cumberland Farms means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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