Advance Market

228 Manton Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Advance Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Jan 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from one to eight.

When inspectors have written things up, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Advance Market on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen, meat area and service line were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Deli meats and cheese were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC informed.

3-501.17

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. 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.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Door on deli case was not in good repair, observed cracked glass.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings.

4-602.13

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. PIC informed.

6-501.12

Approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ROP tilapia was thawing with package intact. Reduced oxygen packaging fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Temperature was observed at 33 degrees Fahrenheit, PIC opened at time of inspection.

3-501.12

Jan 17, 2024

Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink and ice machine areas and door thresholds (restroom and kitchen) are constructed of painted sheetrock and have exposed wood. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Advance Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Advance Market on file is from Jan 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Advance Market?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Advance Market.

How does Advance Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Advance Market most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Advance Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Advance Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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