Sams Food Store

625 Metacom Ave, Warren, RI 02885
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Sams Food Store's 86 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the store entrance, are 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the reach-in units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Shelving must be cleaned.
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair. There are a couple of sections missing resulting in an inability to clean effectively. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floor is to be repaired.
6-101.11
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the store entrance, are 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The handle of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. The handle is broken resulting in an inability to open/close properly. Handle must be repaired.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in/reach-in coolers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Shelving is to be cleaned.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair. There is a section missing resulting in an inability to clean effectively. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floor is to be repaired.
6-201.11
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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 Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sams Food Store?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams Food Store.

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

Sams Food Store most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Sams Food Store have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

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.