Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442

71 East Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 has been inspected five times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up four violations, more than the two found previously.

That's lower than the typical Middletown restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Handsinks near the seafood cooler, in the bakery area and in the produce area were draining very slowly during time of inspection. Plumbing systems to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

5-205.15

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cherry tomatoes were not washed before being placed on a ready-to-eat package salads. Plant foods must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are served in a ready-to-eat manner. Salads were washed during time of inspection.

3-302.15

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fanguards in walk-in coolers and honeycomb filters throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 20, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement was not present at the prepared food/deli area. Sign was placed in area at time of inspection.

2-103.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the produce area was blocked by ( fruit disposal bin ). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. The bin was moved during time of inspection

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (ice machine ) have an accumulation of black residue. Ice machine was cleaned at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Gasket in meat cooler was in poor repair.

6-501.11

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Bulb in the Receiving room is not working. Bulb shall be replaced.

6-202.11

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee observed cutting fruits on top of trash can. Bowl was placed on top of trash can. Prevention of contamination during food preparation reviewed. Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the bowl and moved the trash can away from prep area during this inspection.

3-305.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 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 192/7442 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaws Supermarket No 192/7442 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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