Shop N Go

1569 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 9, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Shop N Go. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: 10 violations versus zero before.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

That's lower than the typical Johnston restaurant, which scores around 77. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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.

6-501.111

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

5-203.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into the 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility (especially under retail shelves) 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

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking proper handwashing signage.

6-301.14

Mops not properly air-dried after use

Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly

Inspector notes: Inspector observed dead rodent under retail shelf.

6-501.112

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, rodent droppings and/or other debris.

4-602.13

May 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shop N Go last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shop N Go on file is from Jun 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shop N Go?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Shop N Go.

How does Shop N Go compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Shop N Go most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Shop N Go's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shop N Go have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around 10 more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shop N Go means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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