Super Stop and Shop No 701

250 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 6 or more
Last inspected: Jun 23, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Super Stop and Shop No 701 three times, with records going back to 2024. On Jun 23, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 84, which Super Stop and Shop No 701's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Baby formula was observed held past its disposition date. Food items shall be disposed of prior to their disposition date. Items were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.18
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to register an employee with food safety training with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.
2-102.12(A)
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink located in the produce prep area was observed visibly rusted and was not in good repair. Establishment is to clean or replace sink so that it is in good repair and free of potential contamination.
4-501.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the meat department walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the produce prep area were observed cracked or missing and were in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Jul 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Bulk baked goods in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with a list of ingredients for consumer viewing. PIC indicated that establishment would put together binder of ingredients and place behind the bakery counter for viewing upon customer request.
3-602.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Per interview, renewal was submitted to RIDOH.
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in door gasket for the seafood department walk-in was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The receptacle in both toilet rooms is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the produce cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding was cracked for the lights in the meat department walk-in. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
70
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Log of bologna was observed past the sell by date on item packaging. Item was voluntarily disposed of at time of inspection.
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Leftover chicken was placed in walk-in cooler with bags closed and condensate was observed on inside of packaging. Proper cooling methods must be developed.
3-501.15
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometer provided for deli display case was observed to be inaccurate. Must install accurate thermometer in unit.
4-302.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Bulk baked goods in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with a list of ingredients for consumer viewing.
3-602.11
Certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the meat department was blocked by recycling receptacle. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The Deli display case was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit, items were observed at temperatures between 42 and 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. The deli display case was evaluated and items that were out of temperature control were voluntarily disposed of at time of inspection. Thermometers were calibrated at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the shellfish display case that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: walk-in door gasket for the seafood department walk-in was observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The receptacle in both toilet rooms is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the produce cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding was cracked for the lights in the meat department walk-in. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Super Stop and Shop No 701 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Super Stop and Shop No 701 on file is from Jun 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Super Stop and Shop No 701?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Super Stop and Shop No 701.

How does Super Stop and Shop No 701 compare to other restaurants in Newport?

Super Stop and Shop No 701 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Newport average of 84.

Has Super Stop and Shop No 701's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Super Stop and Shop No 701 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Super Stop and Shop No 701 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.