Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443

15 Smithfield Road, North Providence, RI 02904

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in North Providence average 81, so Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2025

Food Complaint

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (meatballs) in the display case. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Poultry was cooked to 156 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. PIC reheated.

3-401.11

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Inspector observed cracked thermometer on deli display case. TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be maintained in good repair. PIC informed.

4-502.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the produce area is in poor repair. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. PIC informed.

6-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of flour in the meat area. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. PIC informed.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the produce area is in poor repair, observed missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per interview with PIC, work order has been submitted.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. Walk-in cooler (deli area) door gaskets were observed torn. 2. Sealing machine (deli area) were observed torn with gaps throughout base. PIC informed.

4-501.11

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Preparation sink in deli area was observed leaking and in poor repair.

5-205.15

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the prepared foods area was blocked by a cart and cleaning supplies. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443.

How does Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shaws Supermarket No 194/7443 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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