Shore's Market

1590 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Shore's Market, the earliest from 2024. Shore's Market was last inspected on Jul 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical North Providence restaurant, which scores around 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-204.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The coving in the meat area is in poor repair, observed missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler (produce) door gaskets were observed torn in poor repair.

4-501.11

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the bakery area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-403.11

Apr 18, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in 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

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

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 (eggs, crab) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (sauces, cream cheese) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheesecake and egg custard was observed held at 48-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the meat area was observed leaking from bottom pipe and not operatable.

5-205.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler (dairy) has an accumulation of dust and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in receiving dock, 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: At the time of inspection, ambient of dessert open air case was at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC took unit out of service.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles above 3 bay sink and oven. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shore's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shore's Market on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shore's Market?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shore's Market.

How does Shore's Market compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

Shore's Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has Shore's Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shore's Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shore's Market 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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