Sams New York System
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
86
Score
Sams New York System appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Warwick restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the high temp dish machine. PIC ordered thermo labels at the time of inspection.
4-302.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Several cardboard boxes observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
86
Jun 12, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chemicals, cleaning products) were observed stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items in the kitchen. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels provided at the time of this inspection.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (coffee pots) were observed with an accumulation debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cases of bread observed stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff moved the bread during this inspection.
3-305.12
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. Soap provided at the time of this inspection.
6-301.11
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-204.115
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized utensils were not stored in a clean and dry location. Utensils will have to washed, rinsed, and sanitized again and properly put away.
4-904.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The top of front chest freezer observed in poor repair. The cover observed cracked and preventiing the door to tightly close. Freezer door shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside of the all refrigeration units and areas underneath/behind all kitchen equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Several cardboard boxes observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
43
Aug 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, cheese and coney island sauce in the back 2 door reach-in cooler were observed held at 47 - 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Food item(s) prepared on site previous day 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
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the ambient air temperature measuring devices in refrigeration were observed to be inaccurate. Ambient air temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. PIC is to replace internal temperature measuring devices that are not indicating accurate internal temperature of refrigeration.
4-502.11(B)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Facility is lacking thermo-labels or a high temp dish machine testing device. In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature.
4-302.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The back room 2 kitchen area 2 door reach-in cooler was observed to be in poor repair/in need of adjustment. - The unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 53-56 degrees Fahrenheit - Gaskets were observed to be hanging/detached preventing the doors from closing properly At the time of inspection, the PIC called for replacement refrigeration. 2 door reach-in cooler is not to be used for time/temperature control for safety foods until adjusted/repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Refrigeration internal/external surfaces - Surfaces along the cookline
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
55
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: An allergy statement is needed on the menu/counter.
2-102.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various foods 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
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay.
4-302.14
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, grease, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The back refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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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 Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sams New York System?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sams New York System.
How does Sams New York System compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Sams New York System most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Warwick average of 86.
Has Sams New York System's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sams New York System have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sams New York System means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sams New York System inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sams New York System is inspected around three times per year on average.
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