B R Market

352 Manton Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at B R Market is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The latest visit found five violations, down from 11 violations the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting B R Market on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the meat area was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Potato salad 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. PIC informed.

3-602.11

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair. PIC informed.

4-501.11

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 11 violations

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

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

Inspector notes: Chicken wings and empanadas were observed held at 107-111 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pert interview with PIC, foods were made less than 2 hours prior. PIC reheated at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (soup) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The meat area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-203.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Soup, beans and beef 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

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Several food items were observed cooling on the counter in covered containers greater than 4 inches deep. PIC moved to smaller containers, moved to walk in cooler.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Potato salad and tamales 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was B R Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at B R Market on file is from Dec 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at B R Market?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at B R Market.

How does B R Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

B R Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has B R Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at B R Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about 11 previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at B R 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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