Caribbean Supermarket

615 Charles St, Providence, RI 02904

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jan 11, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Caribbean Supermarket appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 11, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Caribbean Supermarket since Jan 11, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about eight violations before that.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Caribbean Supermarket's latest score of 95 sits above the Providence average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 11, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair. Observed tiles to be peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.16

Dec 28, 2023

Re-Inspection

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Pollo, pork, beans and chicken, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient of prep unit was at 49 degrees, ambient of refrigerator was at 47 degrees and ambient of meat walk in was at 44. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of cook, various foods were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-102.11

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit, 2 door refrigerator and meat walk in located in the kitchen area was not in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair. Observed tiles to be peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.16

Dec 12, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient of the kitchen reach-in was observed at 52 degrees, milk cooler at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tripe and chicharron, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Disposed.

3-501.14

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.11

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicharron and mondongo were observed at 47 and 49 degrees F in the walk-in cooler. Per interview of (cook), chicharron and tripe were placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods reviewed.

3-501.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings observed on a cutting board in storage. 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

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is in poor repair. Theiling tiles were observed peeling. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.16

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients located in the dry storage area are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2 door unit and lo boy located in the kitchen were not in good repair. Units taken out of service and foods relocated during inspection.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caribbean Supermarket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Supermarket on file is from Jan 11, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caribbean Supermarket?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Supermarket.

How does Caribbean Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has Caribbean Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Supermarket have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caribbean Supermarket 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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