Central Meat Market

113 Gano Street, Providence, RI 02906

Grocery / Market

License: Wholesale

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Central Meat Market has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The plumbing under the hand wash sink in the ware-washing area was in poor repair (bottom area leaks when in use).

5-205.15

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment was observed vacuum packaging raw beef product without prior approval or submittal of approved HACCP plan. Establishment is to cease all vacuum packaging until approval is given.

3-502.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A utensil with raw meat debris and scrubbing pad were observed in the front hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the meat retail area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the retail meat area and the wall behind the meat prep table in the walk-in cooler were covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Per interview with PIC, damaged tiles will be replaced by 5/27/25. All other tiles in area by 'Correct-by-date'.

6-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler/meat processing area closest to the floor drain is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Central Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Central Meat Market on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Central Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Central Meat Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Central Meat 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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