Atwells Convenience

935 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Atwells Convenience has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Atwells Convenience's latest score of 95 sits above the Providence average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. The 1 door reach-in was observed not operational and in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salami was observed held past the date of disposition. Salami was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli display cooler was observed at 46 DF. The 1 door reach-in was observed at 75 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC turned the walk-in cooler dial down, walk-in cooler got down to 40DF. All food in units were evaluated and either voluntarily disposed of or moved to the walk-in cooler at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in the deli display case or 1 door reach-in until they are able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. Per PIC, service will be called today.

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area and retail area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atwells Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atwells Convenience on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atwells Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Atwells Convenience.

How does Atwells Convenience compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Atwells Convenience most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Atwells Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Atwells Convenience have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Atwells Convenience 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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