Sams Food Store

948 Eddie Dowling Hwy, North Smithfield, RI 02896

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2024

Score

High Risk

Sams Food Store has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. Sams Food Store was last inspected on Mar 19, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Public records show no inspections at Sams Food Store since Mar 19, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Sams Food Store's latest score of 50 falls below the North Smithfield average of 82. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the toilet room and outside toilet room were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

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 soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the toilet room. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea

2-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back 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 cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors especially in the back area and beneath market shelves have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. 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: Some ceiling tiles in the back area are missing, and others stained with previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand sink outside the toilet room was lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding employees to wash their hands is required at all hand sinks used by food employees.

6-301.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the Pepsi cooler, and the 3 bay sink have an accumulation of soil residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on the grass. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sams Food Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sams Food Store on file is from Mar 19, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

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

Sams Food Store most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the North Smithfield average of 82.

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.

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