Target Stores T-1404

371 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917

School / Childcare

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Jul 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Target Stores T-1404, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Looking across the full record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Target Stores T-1404's latest score of 95 sits above the Smithfield average of 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 17, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Store pick-up grocery items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, ice, old droppings, and/or other debris: - retail cooler and freezer shelves, - retail shelves, - back storage shelves.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility (especially in the walk-in coolers and back storage area) 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front entrance, are 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - retail freezer door gasket (heavy ice accumulation observed) - online order walk-in cooler (duck tape observed on one of the doors) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler(s), walk-in freezer(s), and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC talked with staff and staff picked items up.

3-305.11

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bags of chocolate and chips were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings. Disposed.

3-101.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by adulterated food and rodent 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside (ambient room fire tunnel door), 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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Target Stores T-1404 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Target Stores T-1404 on file is from Jul 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Target Stores T-1404?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Target Stores T-1404.

How does Target Stores T-1404 compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Target Stores T-1404 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Target Stores T-1404's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Target Stores T-1404 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Target Stores T-1404 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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