Tom's Market

492 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI 02878
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 3-5
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Tom's Market. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Tiverton average 84, so Tom's Market trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in grab and go open air case were observed held at 46-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of. Foods prepared today and recently were placed into walk-in freezer to blast chill. Foods were also observed stored beyond load limit.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Windex was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items (in main kitchen and meatcutting area). Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various foods made in the food establishment are lacking labels and/or missing information. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients (including sub ingredients), the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. PIC informed.
3-602.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (steamers) located in the display case did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. PIC obtained copy of tag from purveyor during time of inspection.
3-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.
3-203.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various foods 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. bottom of robot coupe 2. meat room cutting board 3. large walk-in cooler door and gaskets 4. Recycling bin lids (cracked)
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Open air case was observed at ranging ambient temperatures of 41-46 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Fan was observed unplugged. Unit to be monitored and repaired if needed. No foods to be stored in unit until properly adjusted and can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Bandsaw lid was observed held together by zipties. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an active individual with the Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license. Application emailed to PIC. Establishment to register.
2-102.12(A)
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Dec 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Grab n Go foods packaged for self service sale is lacking all required information. Food labels must include common name of food, ingredient list (including sub ingredients), name of business, business address and content's weight or value.
3-602.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of chemicals unlabeled.
7-102.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an active individual with the Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license. Application emailed to PIC. Establishment to register.
2-102.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Multiple hand sinks are lacking notification signs. PIC informed.
6-301.14
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed on the floor in freezer. PIC informed.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. bottom of robot coupe 2. produce cutting board and meat room cutting board 3. large walk-in cooler door and gaskets 4. Recycling bin lids (cracked)
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the speedracks in the exterior walk-in cooler and various exteriors of equipment have an accumulation of soil residue.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue: 1. floors under equipment in kitchen 2. floors in the walk-in coolers Physical facilities to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tom's Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tom's Market on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tom's Market?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Tom's Market.

How does Tom's Market compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Tom's Market most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Tom's Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tom's Market have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tom's Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.