Trader Joes No 518

1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Trader Joes No 518 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Warwick sits at 86, putting Trader Joes No 518 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The loading dock door to the outside, located in the back room, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with: 1) The bottom vents at the deli and meat cases have an accumulation of dust. 2) The fan cover in the dairy walk-in cooler was observed with an accumulation of dust.

4-602.13

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation debris: 1) The honey comb vents of an open air display unit had dust and/or biofilm 2) The area behind the fans had an accumulation of dust 3) The vents of the produce open air display units had an accumulation of dust

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The inside of several light covers in the back storage room areas had an accumulation of dust 2) The base of the wall in direct contact with the mop sink had an accumulation of black debris

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall and wooden base of a shelving unit was observed in poor repair/poor condition. The seal between the mop sink and wall is exposed causing a gap between the two and wooden base was observed with heavy moisture and black biofilm accumulation.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joes No 518 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trader Joes No 518 on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trader Joes No 518?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trader Joes No 518.

How does Trader Joes No 518 compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Trader Joes No 518 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Trader Joes No 518's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trader Joes No 518 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trader Joes No 518 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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