Sams Market
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025
78
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Sams Market, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 3, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after six on the prior visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up five times.
Sams Market's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2025
Environmental Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Beverages) were observed stored on the floor in the (throughout the establishment). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (retail food storage shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (retail ) area is in poor repair. Observed exposed dry wall and paint chipping and peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility including walk in cooler 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (being stored in the 3bay sink and mop sink ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
78
Mar 14, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product, droppings on food storage shelves, and floors throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various gnawed and/or droppings on food product. See disposal form.
3-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail food storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and/or rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.11
67
Mar 5, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various gnawed and/or droppings on food product. See disposal form.
3-202.15
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product and droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.retail shelves and under kick plates observed with droppings, dust , and soil residue. 2.shelves in beverage cooler and walk in cooler observed with biofilm and and soil residue. 3.fans in walk in cooler observed with dust. Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside dumpster area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food 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 ceilings in the back storage area is in poor repair(missing tiles and water stains). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various gnawed and/or droppings on food product. See disposal form.
3-202.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed food product and droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.retail shelves observed with dust, soil residue, and /or rodent droppings. 2.shelves in beverage coolers and walk in cooler observed with biofilm and soil residue. 3.fans in walk in cooler observed with dust. Non food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside back dumpster 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 throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or 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 ceilings in the back storage area is in poor repair(missing tiles and water stains). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sams Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sams Market on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams Market?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sams Market.
How does Sams Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Sams Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Sams Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sams Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sams Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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