Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
58
Score
Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near seven violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 6, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was being held in the open-air case past the date of disposition. Cheese was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of fruit flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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. Establishment is to work with pest control to eliminate fly problem.
6-501.111
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various food items 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling and ceiling beams in the storefront area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The faucet to the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair. 3-bay sink is missing faucet and has a spray hose attached.
4-501.11
58
Jul 23, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple types of cheese were being held in the open-air case past the date of disposition. Per PIC, establishment gets credit from supplier for the expired cheese. Food items were embargoed until supplier gives credit to establishment.
3-501.18
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of fly's is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. 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. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control to eliminate fly problem.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing in the 3-bay sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Chicken was moved to refrigeration at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various food items 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The faucet to the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair. 3-bay sink is missing faucet and has a spray hose attached. The dairy 2-door reach-in was observed holding an ambient temperature of 45 DF and in poor repair. Establishment is to service unit.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Establishment was observed stacking crates, cardboard, and debris outside of establishment. Establishment is to obtain another dumpster or having trash removed more frequently.
5-501.110
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling and ceiling beams in the storefront area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Jan 30, 2025
Opening
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Display case (meat) is lacking a consumer advisory. 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. PIC informed, guidance provided.
3-603.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the three bay sink. PIC informed.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Meat display case was in poor repair, observed crack in glass. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The ledge located in the meat area was not in good repair, observed gap in FRP with exposed wood. PIC informed.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market.
How does Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Compadres De Por Vida Meat Market have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around seven per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Compadres De Por Vida 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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