Avocados Food

1 Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Avocados Food is still short, with only two visits logged. Avocados Food was last inspected on Sep 18, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from one to six between inspections.

Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Avocados Food trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff were unaware of how to set up the sanitizer of the 3-bay sink. Inspector demonstrated during inspection, including how to test for proper concentration of chorine.
4-501.114
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Staff stated they used the cloths on the splash guards to dry hands. Paper towels were available on a counter across from the hand sink.
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Pre-cooked hard-boiled eggs were observed not marked with the date they were taken from packaging. 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
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have drain plugs. Drain plugs were obtained from the other location during inspection.
4-301.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Staff informed inspector that they are enrolled in class.
2-102.12
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A bucket of soap and water was observed in the hand-washing sink, with cloths draped over splash guards. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Items were removed during inspection.
6-301.13
58
Aug 21, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC diluted to proper concentration.
4-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Avocados Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Avocados Food on file is from Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Avocados Food?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Avocados Food.

How does Avocados Food compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Avocados Food most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Avocados Food's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Avocados Food have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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