Sams New York System

1031 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Sams New York System has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical North Providence restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer and can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking proper drain plugs for 2 of the 3-bay sink compartments. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.

4-301.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Deli meat, cheese, beef, and soup was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood system, ice machine, and walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster was observed overflowing. Per PIC, trash removal was delayed due to snow. Establishment is to have dumpster emptied.

5-501.115

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Cheese and meatballs were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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

6-301.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the ware washing area is in poor repair, observed improper seal with exposed wood. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Wiping cloths used or stored improperly

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

3-304.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sams New York System last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sams New York System on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sams New York System?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sams New York System.

How does Sams New York System compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Sams New York System most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Sams New York System's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sams New York System have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sams New York System means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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