Shaws Supermarket No 7687
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 7687, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Shaws Supermarket No 7687 trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in an endcap reach-in unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from (below) raw ready-to-eat food during storage.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Scouring pads were observed in the hand-washing sink at the Starbucks kiosk. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish located in the seafood display case did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received, or with the product if it is the last of the lot/bag, until the container is empty. Tags must then be dated with the last date of sale and retained for 90 days in chronological order.
3-203.12
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in refrigeration units. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in receiving, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door gasket of the seafood walk-in observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Gasket is to be properly repaired/replaced. The door to one of the seafood display cases is in poor repair. The slide door does not close. This door must be properly repaired. All equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces under the grates in several areas of the store have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas must be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
55
Dec 2, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken was observed held at 109 - 121 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Chicken was reheated to 165 degrees F during inspection. Hot hold temperatures must be carefully monitored.
3-501.16(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the drive up & go refrigeration units. 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. Thermometers have been ordered.
4-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the produce spray nozzles and the areas under the grates in the produce area (reach-ins), have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Areas observed being cleaned at the time of this inspection.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Display case of the prepared foods hot hold unit and the seafood display case observed in poor repair. The doors do not close all of the way. In addition, gaskets of the chicken, deli, and bakery walk-ins observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Per interview of store manager, new prepared foods hot hold unit is coming from another location. In addition, work order has been placed for the seafood display case. Walk-in gaskets have been ordered.
4-501.11
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the drive-up and go refrigeration unit(s). In addition, some of the thermometers in the storefront open cases are inaccurate. 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. Thermometers are to be placed in the drive-up and go units. Thermometers throughout the store are to be checked for accuracy and replaced if necessary.
4-203.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock (oysters, clams) located in seafood display case did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags could not be located. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received, or with the shellstock if all are on display, until the container is empty. Voluntary disposal during inspection.
3-202.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives in deli and seafood area, bakery spatulas) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prepared foods/deli display case tracks, the produce spray hose nozzles, areas under the grates of the veggie reach-ins, and the bottom shelf paper below the shredded cheese reach-in, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas are to be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Hot hold unit located in the prepared foods area, and the display case in the seafood area, observed in poor repair. The doors do not close all of the way. Doors are to be properly repaired/replaced. Gaskets of the chicken and deli walk-in coolers, and the bakery walk-in freezer, are in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.
4-501.11
67
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation in the produce room 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
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 300 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label (200 - 300 ppm). Water was added to the sanitizer bay to ensure proper concentration. Service call placed. Water is to be added, and sanitizer strength tested for proper concentration, until serviced and reaching correct concentration.
7-204.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies/flies observed in the store and in the Starbucks kiosk. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Flies/small flies not observed to be in contact with food products/equipment. Pest control has been contacted and is working to eliminate this issue. Foods are being carefully protected.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Both chicken hot hold units are not in good repair. Sliding doors do not make a tight seal. A significant gap observed at the edge of the doors (appear to be off track). Units must be properly repaired/replaced. In addition, a couple of the door gaskets of walk-in coolers/freezers are in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets must be replaced. Large open cold hold unit in the aisle (meat area) observed in poor repair. Ice observed built up under the food shelf. Unit is to be properly repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the produce spray hoses observed to have an accumulation of residue/debris.
4-601.11(B)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients in the deli/prepared foods area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
58
May 5, 2023
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaws Supermarket No 7687 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaws Supermarket No 7687 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaws Supermarket No 7687?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shaws Supermarket No 7687.
How does Shaws Supermarket No 7687 compare to other restaurants in East Providence?
Shaws Supermarket No 7687 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.
Has Shaws Supermarket No 7687's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shaws Supermarket No 7687 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shaws Supermarket No 7687 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 7687 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaws Supermarket No 7687 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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