Claudio's Meat Market

574 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Claudio's Meat Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Dec 6, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to eight violations previously.

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents, & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Claudio's Meat Market on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 6, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Dec 2, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Potato salad was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit in produce cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC, potato salad was made less than 2 hours prior. PIC moved to another refrigerator at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beef was 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

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Eggs are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

Plant food properly cooked for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Plantains were observed held at 115 degrees Fahrenheit. See disposal.

3-401.13

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

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of produce case was 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Establishment to not store TCS foods in unit until it reaches an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. PIC called for service at time of inspection. At time of inspection, meat display case was out of service. PIC called for service prior to inspection.

4-501.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution dispenser of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service at time of inspection. PIC informed to manually add bleach until dispenser is at proper concentration.

4-501.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Claudio's Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Claudio's Meat Market on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Claudio's Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Claudio's Meat Market.

How does Claudio's Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Claudio's Meat Market most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Claudio's Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Claudio's Meat Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Claudio's Meat 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.

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