Aj Food Market
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Aj Food Market four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 23, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about 14 violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited four times.
Aj Food Market's latest score of 74 falls below the Providence average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: Inspector observed live cat in establishment.
6-501.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the (front and beverage walk-in), are 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in freezer and beverage walk-in areas are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Dec 11, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various deli meat 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.
3-501.17
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various commercially prepared items (dried beans, French fries, and garlic bread) were observed without labels.
3-602.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front and walk-in beverage cooler, 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the produce area.
4-903.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dumpster in poor repair (missing top lids). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The rafters in the meat walk-in cooler have an accumulation dark and white debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer and beverage cooler floors were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
58
Dec 1, 2025
Food Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 10 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed various pastries from an unapproved source. PIC discarded.
3-201.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the meat/produce cutting area.
4-903.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicers, knives, bandsaw, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took items out of service to be washed and sanitized. Ice was disposed of by PIC.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meat 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.
3-501.17
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front and beverage walk-in cooler, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.115
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: Cat was observed in establishment. PIC to remove cat from facility.
6-501.115
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Various commercially prepared items (dried beans, frozen French fries, and frozen garlic bread) were observed without labels.
3-601.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the produce and walk-in cooler/freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the produce and meat cutting areas 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: - retail coolers, - meat/deli display cooler, - retail shelves.
4-602.13
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dumpster in poor repair (missing top lids). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.111
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The rafters in the meat walk-in cooler has an accumulation of dark and white debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in freezer and beverage walk-in cooler are in poor repair (holes). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a produce preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. PIC removed.
2-401.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed eggs and cheese held between 48-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Based on time, PIC placed items in walk-in cooler for active cooling.
3-501.16(A)
22
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Deli meat 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.
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Meat case 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
Live animals present in food establishment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Live cat observed within facility. Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment.
6-501.115
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in curtains have an accumulation of black residue and other debris.
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.
6-501.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bottled beverages were observed stored in ice used for food and drinks. Ice was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-307.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food and drinks were observed stored on the floor throughout establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Faucet located at 3 bay sink area was not in good repair, observed leak.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat and produce 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aj Food Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aj Food Market on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aj Food Market?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aj Food Market.
How does Aj Food Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Aj Food Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Aj Food Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aj Food Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aj Food 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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