Cumberland Farms No 1256

2064 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Cumberland Farms No 1256 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Cumberland Farms No 1256 squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Various boxes of food were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the back storage area. All single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice dispenser, 1 door reach-in, walk-in shelves, and cold draw gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
82
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the front entrance, 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
95
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cumberland Farms No 1256 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cumberland Farms No 1256 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cumberland Farms No 1256 compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Cumberland Farms No 1256 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Providence average of 81.

Has Cumberland Farms No 1256's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cumberland Farms No 1256 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cumberland Farms No 1256 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 Cumberland Farms No 1256 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cumberland Farms No 1256 is inspected roughly once per year on average.