Smith Street Shell
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Smith Street Shell has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average North Providence facility scores 81, putting Smith Street Shell on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: A leak was observed in the piping near the 3 bay sink.
5-205.15
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Cardboard was observed lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-202.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cases of food and beverage items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and back storage areas. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-304.12
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under the retail shelves throughout the facility 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
58
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed of items.
3-501.16(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the open case refrigeration unit(s). 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.
4-203.12
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Cardboard was observed lining the shelves in the walk-in cooler. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-202.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Open case cooler in the retail area was observed with an ambient temperature between 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigeration units must keep TCS foods 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC took open case cooler out of service.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under retail shelves throughout the facility 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
58
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed condensate line to be draining into 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. PIC informed.
5-402.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the milk cooler (shelving), chip aisle (shelving) and 3 bay sink have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. PIC informed.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Smith Street Shell last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Smith Street Shell on file is from Mar 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Smith Street Shell?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Smith Street Shell.
How does Smith Street Shell compare to other restaurants in North Providence?
Smith Street Shell most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.
Has Smith Street Shell's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Smith Street Shell have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Smith Street Shell means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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