Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry

23 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI 02816

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found two violations, down from five violations the time before.

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

The city-wide average is 88, putting Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Multiple containers were observed stacked with left over tape/residue. Food must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination.

3-307.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Dec 8, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Chicken was stored above beef. Employee relocated product at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. Several tags were observed missing the date.

3-203.12

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Discard time was not being recorded for chicken sandwiches.

3-502.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Multiple containers were observed with left over tape/residue. Food must be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination.

3-307.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink in the main dishwashing area was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. PIC stated the dishwashing company will be called today. Establishment to use other 3-bay sinks or dishwashers until sanitizer dispenser/tubing etc is fixed.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The delivery doors to the outside were observed not fully shut. PIC fully shut the doors. 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

Inspector notes: A insect trap was observed placed directly above a food prep sink. Food and food contact surfaces shall be protected from miscellaneous sources of contamination. Insect trap to be moved to another location or taken down.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be emptied and washed rinsed and sanitized.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The vents in the deli walk-in and above the dish area were observed with an accumulation of dust and debris.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry.

How does Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coventry average of 88.

Has Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry 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 Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Daves Fresh Marketplace of Coventry is inspected around two times per year on average.

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