B&B El Bombazo Market
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
86
Score
B&B El Bombazo Market appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus seven before.
Food properly labeled accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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
Dec 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Multiple foods (vegetables) packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Multiple foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-ins. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
86
Dec 9, 2025
Environmental Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Establishment has not been approved for cooking or preparing food on site. PIC informed to cease practice.
3-201.11
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed re-selling prepared foods from an establishment that is not a licensed wholesaler. PIC instructed to remove items.
3-201.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Salami, ham, and turkey were observed held at 49-52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All foods requiring refrigeration and out of temperature were disposed. Technician arrived during inspection.
3-501.16(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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the meat department was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Multiple foods re-packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Live animals present in food establishment
Inspector notes: A cat was observed on premises as evidenced by cat carrier and meowing sounds. Inspector informed PIC that cat must be removed and not to return to premises.
6-501.115
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of marinade. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food items were observed stored on the floor in the upstairs walk-ins, in front of meat display cases, shopping aisles. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the meat display case doors have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: fan guards of the walk-in coolers have an accumulation of dust.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The open-air case was in poor repair, observed with an ambient temperature of 50 degrees. The upstairs walk-in was observed with an ambient temperature of 45 degrees. Technician arrived during inspection. Open-air case was observed at 41 degrees at end of inspection.
4-501.11
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Jan 22, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed at 3-bay sink at meat counter.
5-205.15
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cheeses, tortilla) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC moved to bottom shelf during inspection.
3-302.11
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Dec 11, 2023
Opening
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Frozen fish was observed thawing on top of a container of dry rub. Raw whole shell eggs were observed stored on top of a container of bottled beverages and other items. 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. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC informed.
3-302.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the meat department. Soap dispenser was observed mounted near 3-bay sink. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC informed to relocate dispenser.
6-301.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cut and whole vegetables and fish packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of roaches is not controlled as evidenced by small roaches in attachments of the deli slicer and a dead roach observed in basement. 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
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floors in the walk-in units. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Lighting in the meat department walk-in was non-functional at the time of inspection. PIC informed.
6-303.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving in the walk-in units, and display units on sales floor. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following areas have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -Shelving in walk-in beverage cooler -Fan guards of walk-in units -walls and floors in walk-in units.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas were observed in poor repair: -leak at wall in basement near stairs -condensate leaks in several walk-in units -plumbing leak observed in basement. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors under shelving units have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was B&B El Bombazo Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B&B El Bombazo Market on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B&B El Bombazo Market?
Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited three times, more than any other issue at B&B El Bombazo Market.
How does B&B El Bombazo Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
B&B El Bombazo Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has B&B El Bombazo Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at B&B El Bombazo Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at B&B El Bombazo Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is B&B El Bombazo Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B&B El Bombazo Market is inspected around two times per year on average.
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