Super Stop and Shop No 721
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Super Stop and Shop No 721, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The latest visit found six violations, down from eight violations the time before.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Compared to other North Smithfield restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation in the produce area 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. Inspector observed air breaks, not air gaps.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces and non-food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (auto-slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -air curtains on walk-in freezers -ice accumulation on condensers and ceilings of walk-ins (establishment has order in place) -wall tile in deli area -floor tiles near deli 3-bay sink. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of residue and debris: -honeycombs in open-air cases (cleaning plan in place) fan guards of dairy walk-in. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Aug 28, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors beneath shelves in the rice area, the upstairs storage area, and inside doors in the back storage area have a accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The floors inside the overhead door, and swinging doors in the back storage area have an accumulation of 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 upstairs storage area. The PREMISES shall be free of: (A) Items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional or no longer used; and (B) Litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Muffins in the self service case are lacking labels. Self-service items in a food establishment must be labeled with a list of ingredients.
3-602.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings beneath market shelves in pet food and snack areas. 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. Braman pest control services, with last date of service 7/1/2024. Service had been 2x/week but now at 3x/week after rodent complaint.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk in freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The air curtains in some walk ins are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The seafood walk in has an accumulation of dust & mold on the fan covers, fan soffit, and ceiling lights. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling condenser in the meat area is in poor repair, with peeling paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the bakery and deli areas.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The wrapping machine cover located in the produce area was not in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rotisserie chicken hot hold unit, and some bunkers in the market have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors especially beneath market shelves, and in the back area near outside doors have an accumulation of soil residue, rodent droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
47
Jan 5, 2024
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rotisserie chicken was observed held at 118 -128 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Numerous plastic trays was not in good repair.
4-101.19
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The rotisserie chicken oven area was not in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in cooler and freezer in the seafood area has an accumulation of frozen condensate, soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
May 31, 2023
Food Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bologna observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils in the 3 bay sink in the seafood area after washing and rinsing them, just using a spray bottle of sanitizer. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.
4-702.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives in the seafood area, wire pizza rounds, utensils & cutting board of pizza prep unit) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Consumer advisory was lacking in the seafood department. English Consumer Advisory Information Poster
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
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Some hand sinks are lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding food employees to wash their hands must be posted at all hand sinks used by food employees.
6-301.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cheeses observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Cheeses were relocated to a colder unit.
3-501.16(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (tongs and pizza cutter) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Pizza boards observed stored beneath the paper towel holder in the pizza area. Cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in back areas of the store.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The rotisserie chicken oven was not in good repair, with grease dripping into a pan beneath it. Service request was placed during inspection.
4-101.19
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The door track of the seafood display case was not in good repair (cracked) impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The meat wrapper in the meat area was not in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Numerous plastic trays were not in good repair, with plastic broken off the edges, exposing the metal beneath.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The deli display case was not in good repair, not holding food at 41 degrees F or below. Service request was placed during inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: Pizza area turbo oven Chicken grab & go case Meat well Display case including door tracks Bakery area mixer Slicer cart
4-602.13
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Water observed dripping into a bucket from the ceiling fan soffit in the meat area. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk in freezer in the seafood area is in poor repair, with condensate dripping and causing ice to accumulate inside. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some of the floor and wall junctures in the produce area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the back area have an accumulation of soil residue and debris, especially near the trash compactor area. The seafood area walk in freezer has an accumulation of ice and frost. The ceiling in the seafood area has an accumulation of food residue. Fan covers and soffit in seafood walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, mold, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Stop and Shop No 721 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Stop and Shop No 721 on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Stop and Shop No 721?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Super Stop and Shop No 721.
How does Super Stop and Shop No 721 compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?
Super Stop and Shop No 721 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Smithfield average of 82.
Has Super Stop and Shop No 721's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Super Stop and Shop No 721 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around six violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Super Stop and Shop No 721 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 Super Stop and Shop No 721 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Super Stop and Shop No 721 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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