Sams Food Mart

28 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Nov 26, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Sams Food Mart is still short, with only two visits logged. Sams Food Mart was last inspected on Nov 26, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection turned up six violations, more than the five found previously.

Looking across the full record, warewashing facilities is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Sams Food Mart's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 26, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 2-bay sink. Establishment must obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by dead cockroach on sticky trap. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to remove dead insects from establishment. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control to eliminate pest problem.
6-501.111
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area was observed with an accumulation of debris. Dumpster area must be maintained.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall by the mop sink area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The open-air unit was observed non-functional and in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Establishment must move dumpster.
5-501.11
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Sep 5, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The chest freezer in the storage area was observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.
5-403.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster area was observed with an accumulation of debris. Refuse areas must be maintained.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sams Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sams Food Mart on file is from Nov 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sams Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams Food Mart.

How does Sams Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Sams Food Mart most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Sams Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sams Food Mart have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sams Food Mart means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.