Webster Super Market

249 Webster Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Medium Risk

Webster Super Market appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Webster Super Market on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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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
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Proper storage reviewed with PIC.
3-302.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Establishment is to label all spray bottles.
7-102.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Pasteles en hoja are lacking labels. Food must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Food items were taken out of retail freezer at the time of inspection. Establishment is to contact the supplier to ensure food products are correctly labeled.
3-602.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. -Both open-air unit grates -Walk-in cooler shelves -Produce cooler fans Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Meat display cooler #1 was observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit/remove ice.
5-403.12
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Oct 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.
7-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cotija was observed held at 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC informed on proper cold holding storage, PIC moved into unit.
3-501.16(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mouse in basement. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that presents their accumulation, decomposition or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat area 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
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Sep 25, 2024
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: Several cheese products were observed held at 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Pipe in basement has an active leak, observed pooled water on floor. Plumbing systems to be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment. PIC informed.
5-205.15
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Display case (meat) is lacking a consumer advisory. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by small and large flying insects. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. PIC informed to contact PCS.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat area 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. PIC informed.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, walk-in cooler was in poor repair. Inspector observed dripping water. All food moved from area.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Sliding door on meat case was not in good repair. Observed large crack with missing glass. Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment was taken out of service at the time of inspection. Equipment must be repaired or replaced prior to use.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The wall in the ware washing area has an accumulation of black and green residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Webster Super Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Webster Super Market on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Webster Super Market?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Webster Super Market.

How does Webster Super Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Webster Super Market most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Webster Super Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Webster Super Market have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Webster Super Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Webster Super Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Webster Super Market is inspected around two times per year on average.