Cumberland Farms No 1237

3166 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Cumberland Farms No 1237 is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Portsmouth average 81, so Cumberland Farms No 1237 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as beverages in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. PIC to re-instate. Application is in process.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Laminate lined shelving and cabinet near frozen beverage machine was observed in poor repair (laminate in poor repair and composite wood damaged).
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 1 door reach-in freezer gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following: -bottom of 1 door freezer -area near 3 bay sink -open air case vents -walk-in cooler fan guards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Enclosed refuse area was observed with an accumulation of litter and debris on ground. Area to be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Several ceiling vents throughout the store and floors in backroom area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair (deep pitting observed in several places, affecting cleanability). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -wall by swing door -coving near 3 bay sink -coving behind 1 door reach-in. The physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
6-501.11
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by black container. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Enclosed refuse area was observed with an accumulation of litter and debris on ground. Area to be maintained to prevent harborage conditions.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The coving near the 3 bay sink area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Several ceiling vents and floors in backroom area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. PIC to re-instate. Application emailed during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
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: 1. counters under beverage dispensing units 2. vents at open air case
4-601.11(B)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cumberland Farms No 1237 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cumberland Farms No 1237 on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cumberland Farms No 1237?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cumberland Farms No 1237.

How does Cumberland Farms No 1237 compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Cumberland Farms No 1237 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Cumberland Farms No 1237's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cumberland Farms No 1237 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cumberland Farms No 1237 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.