Save a Lot

2830 Pawtucket Ave, Riverside, RI 02915

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Save a Lot has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus four before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surfaces clean, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Riverside average 82, so Save a Lot is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 5, 2025

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Meat wrapping containers were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the walk-in coolers. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dairy reach-in and the condenser fan guards in the produce walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in the dairy walk-in cooler has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-101.11

Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas

Inspector notes: There is no light in the meat walk-in cooler. Light has been ordered.

6-303.11

Jul 11, 2024

Environmental Complaint

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dairy reach-in shelving, the meat walk-in condenser covers, and the meat walk-in storage shelves, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in the dairy reach-in is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

May 9, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the shelving in the chip/snack aisle 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Save a Lot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Save a Lot on file is from Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Save a Lot?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Save a Lot.

How does Save a Lot compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Save a Lot most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Save a Lot's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Save a Lot have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Save a Lot 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 Save a Lot inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Save a Lot is inspected around two times per year on average.

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