Sams Food Store
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
95
Score
Sams Food Store in West Warwick, RI, has maintained a history of low-risk ratings across its four recorded inspections. During the most recent inspection on October 16, 2025, the facility received a score of 95 with one minor violation regarding the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving have an accumulation of bio-film. Shelving to be cleaned.
4-602.13
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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
95
Jun 8, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cheese and butter) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as butter and cheese during storage.
3-302.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as bacon) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as hot dogs) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as hot dogs during storage.
3-302.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
67
May 18, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as bacon) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as water) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as water during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 47-49 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge food had been in the walk-in cooler since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Walk-in cooler must not be used to store any time/temperature control for safety foods until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Person in charge placed a service call during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under and around the 3-bay sink and retail shelves have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
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