West Shore Mart

2563 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI 02889
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

West Shore Mart appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Jan 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which West Shore Mart's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Re-Inspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The employee bathroom is lacking a covered waste receptacle. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on grass. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Dumpsters to be relocated to the paved area or a concrete/asphalt pad to be created for their storage.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler and employee bathroom were observed to have a buildup of debris/items. Physical facilities are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the backroom area, is not tight-fitting (Large gap at the base of the door). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Weather stripping to be added to ensure door closes tightly sealing any gaps allowing for possible rodent/pest entry.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 45-46 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection (Ice buildup observed on the backside of the condenser unit). Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods requiring refrigeration for storage are not to be stored in the walk-in cooler until serviced/repaired. No TCS Foods were observed stored in the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Unit is to be adjusted/repaired and operating with ambient temperature 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for proper storage of TCS Foods prior to use for TCS Foods.
4-501.11
78
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the employee bathroom was lacking paper towels. Drying provision provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the backroom area, is not tight-fitting (Large gap at the base of the door). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Weather stripping to be added to ensure door closes tightly sealing any gaps allowing for possible rodent/pest entry.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed maintaining an ambient temperature of 49 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) Foods requiring refrigeration for storage are not to be stored in the walk-in cooler until serviced/repaired. (At the time of inspection, there were no TCS Foods observed stored in the walk-in cooler. Employee informed of findings and milk order was canceled at time of inspection.)
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on grass. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Dumpsters to be relocated to the paved area or a concrete/asphalt pad to be created for their storage.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed to have a buildup of debris/items. Unit is to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it clean.
6-501.12
70
May 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bathroom was lacking paper towels. Paper towels provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, 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
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the refrigeration unit is draining into the bathroom hand sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the outside dumpster was not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The area around the outdoor garbage/refuse dumpster was observed to have an accumulation of garbage and/or debris. A storage area for REFUSE, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
5-501.115
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Shore Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Shore Mart on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Shore Mart?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at West Shore Mart.

How does West Shore Mart compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

West Shore Mart most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has West Shore Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at West Shore Mart have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West Shore Mart 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 West Shore Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, West Shore Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.