Sams Food Store

460 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sams Food Store, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from four violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Cranston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors behind equipment in the back storage have an small accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler and wall behind mop sink(observed hole) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
86
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front retail area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the retail area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The refuse area around the dumpster was observed with litter and debris. Refuse areas must be maintained free of debris to help prevent pest harborage and must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk in cooler and wall behind mop sink(observed hole) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sams Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sams Food Store on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sams Food Store?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams Food Store.

How does Sams Food Store compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Sams Food Store most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sams Food Store have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sams Food 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.

How often is Sams Food Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sams Food Store is inspected roughly once per year on average.