Sams Food Store

1700 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024
50
Score
High Risk

Sams Food Store has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. On Dec 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Looking across the full record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical North Providence restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
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.
4-302.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware washing area and restroom were lacking signage.
6-301.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at both front entrances, 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the ware washing area is in poor repair, observed missing tile. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. PIC informed.
6-501.114
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking air drying racks. Cleaned and SANITIZED, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be air dried. PIC to install racks for air drying.
4-901.11
Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the ware washing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.14
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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 Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Sams Food Store?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams Food Store.

How does Sams Food Store compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Sams Food Store most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sams Food Store means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.