Jp's General Store

189 Hartford Pike, Foster, RI 02825

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Jp's General Store. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Foster restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards, and dairy cooler shelves 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer door was observed with an accumulation of ice. Freezer door was observed frozen shut. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler area has 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, and back storage room 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

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, three bay sink was lacking water. PIC stated bottom valve was shut off. Valve was turned on at the time of inspection.

5-103.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance and stock room, 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 stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the stock room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in freezer have an accumulation of ice buildup.

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor coving in ware washing area was in poor repair, observed with improper seal and torn.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jp's General Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jp's General Store on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jp's General Store?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jp's General Store.

How does Jp's General Store compare to other restaurants in Foster?

Jp's General Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Foster average of 83.

Has Jp's General Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jp's General Store have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jp's General Store 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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