Cumberland Shell

4120 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cumberland Shell has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Cumberland average 88, so Cumberland Shell trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor under the racks in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food Contact surfaces must be maintained.

4-602.13

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment has employees trained as Food Safety Managers. No person is registered with the RIDOH as a Certified Food Safety Manager. Establishment must register employee with RIDOH.

2-102.12(A)

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chicken Fingers and French Fries were observed held at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product was voluntarily Disposed of. Establishment made new product. New product was placed into hot hold unit maintaining food over 135DF.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the back prep area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. No trained Food Safety Manager was present during time of inspection.

2-102.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cumberland Shell last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cumberland Shell on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cumberland Shell?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cumberland Shell.

How does Cumberland Shell compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

Cumberland Shell most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has Cumberland Shell's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cumberland Shell have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cumberland 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.

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