Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441

320 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 6 or more
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441's latest score of 61 falls below the Warwick average of 86. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (scrappers, knives and meat saw) were observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Proper cleaning of equipment reviewed. PIC moved scrappers, knives and meat saw parts to be washed, rinsed and sanitized in 3-bay sink.
4-602.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The produce sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags were observed lacking the date of last sold shellfish and not in chronological order. Proper record keeping of shellfish tags reviewed. Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The loading/receiving door to the outside, located in the (produce back area and grocery back room), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC placed service order.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The meat room, located in the Meat department area was not in good repair. Ambient observed at 50-52 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat room shall maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. No TCS foods observed stored in the meat room at the time of this inspection. -Service was contacted during this inspection.
4-501.11
61
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles were stored above deli slicers and food prep table. 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. PIC moved chemicals at time of inspection and placed chemicals in proper area.
7-201.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: Observed 3 bay sink being used to wash produce with an inadequate air gap. Establishment to remove rubber that is forming connection to floor drain.
5-402.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, slicers are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours. Proper cleaning instructions of slicer was reviewed and explained to PIC.
4-602.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Per PIC Knives were removed from knife storage rack and put in 3 bay sink to be washed.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored behind unclean surface of knife storage container attached to wall.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package. Single service items are required to be stored in original package when not in use.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (vent filter covers/fan nets, several honeycombs in coolers) have an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (tiles) in the (meat department ) area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
47
Oct 5, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored with utensils. 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. Chemicals were relocated.
7-201.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Various spots of the establishment have an accumulation of old 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 tiles in the retail area are in poor repair (water damage.) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per PIC, roof was recently replaced and all tiles will be replaced within the next couple weeks.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441.

How does Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaws Supermarket No 191/7441 is inspected roughly once per year on average.