The Stop and Save Store

244 Taunton Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at The Stop and Save Store stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Stop and Save Store's latest score of 95 sits above the East Providence average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the store entrance, 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 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cheese) in the dairy reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage to prevent contamination.

3-302.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves of the dairy reach-in have an accumulation of black residue and other debris. Shelving must be cleaned.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items (shelving) were observed in the back storage room against the exit door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the front entrance and back exit, are not tight-fitting. Space observed at the bottom of the doors. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk) in the dairy reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food during storage.

3-302.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of milk that has spilled from a container. 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, unused, and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed at the back of the store and in front of the back exit door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary, unused, and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Stop and Save Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Stop and Save Store on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Stop and Save Store?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Stop and Save Store.

How does The Stop and Save Store compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

The Stop and Save Store most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Providence average of 79.

Has The Stop and Save Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Stop and Save Store 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 The Stop and Save Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Stop and Save Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Stop and Save Store is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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