5 Star General Store

600 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: May 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

5 Star General Store has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Pawtucket average 87, so 5 Star General Store trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 15, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 1 door reach-in was observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Seafood salad was observed at 44 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. All other food in unit was observed at 43 DF and was moved to walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. Establishment is to send proof of repair to inspector.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Soup was observed cooling in closed containers. Soup Containers were portioned, soup was made prior to inspection, soup was moved to freezer for rapid cooling.

3-501.15

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Star General Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Star General Store on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does 5 Star General Store compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

5 Star General Store most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has 5 Star General Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 5 Star General Store have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 5 Star General 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.

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