Compare Foods
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
100
Score
Compare Foods has been inspected six times since 2024. Compare Foods was last inspected on Jun 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Proper hot holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compare Foods' latest score of 100 sits above the Central Falls average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 13, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pastelitos were observed held at 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were recently prepared; Foods were reheated and hot holding unit was adjusted during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(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.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Open air case was observed at ranging ambient temperatures of 40-47 degrees Fahrenheit. Active service was being conducted during time of inspection. Equipment must be repaired/ replaced/ adjusted and maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less prior to use.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Exterior of establishment was observed with an accumulation of litter and broken glass. Exterior to be maintained cleaned.
6-501.114
70
May 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Plumbing at handsink and 3 bay sink in meatcutting area was observed leaking when in use. System to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
5-205.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(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.
5-205.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have an individual with the Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Various foods in the retail open air case were observed held at (50-61) degrees Fahrenheit. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of. See disposal list. -Potato salad and pasta salad were observed at 50 degrees in the cold holding bar. Foods were recently prepared. Foods were placed into walk-in cooler to chill. 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)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Open air case was observed at ranging ambient temperatures of 44-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Unit was taken out of service to hold food items that require refrigeration for food safety. Equipment must be repaired/ replaced/ adjusted and maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit prior to use.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. shelving in the walk-in cooler 2. fanguards and condenser in the walk-in cooler 3. shelving at retail open air case 4. glass doors, tracks, and frames of meat display cases 5. honeycomb filters for open air cases 6. produce shelving
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler and the ceiling in the basement has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Exterior of establishment was observed with an accumulation of litter and broken glass. Exterior to be maintained cleaned.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Opening observed by front window. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the retail area are in poor repair (water damage) and/or missing. Physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
6-501.11
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Feb 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the ice machine area are in poor repair, stained from previous water damage.
6-201.16
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the retail area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
90
Jan 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet and plumbing under the 3 bay sink are in poor repair. Plumbing and faucet observed leaking.
5-205.15
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and meat 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
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the retail area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the ice machine area are in poor repair, stained from previous water damage.
6-201.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the retail and under fryolators area has an accumulation of soil residue, food debris and oil. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The faucet and plumbing under the 3 bay sink are in poor repair. Plumbing and faucet observed leaking.
5-205.15
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food cooked beets with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. food item was voluntarily disposed of.
3-301.11
Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot hold serving lids at the steam table were observed not in good repair (chipped). All broken lids were disposed and changed at the time of the inspection.
4-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the vegetable chopper was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Dairy and produce unit were observed held between 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service was called during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar, salt, coffee 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
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
4-901.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was standing water in the blender which was stored as clean. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining. Blender was washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.
4-901.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and meat 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 or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the open case produce unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the retail area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in the ice machine area are in poor repair, stained from previous water damage.
6-201.16
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the retail and under fryolators area has an accumulation of soil residue, food debris and oil. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the equipment storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the ( ) area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Compare Foods last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Compare Foods on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Compare Foods?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Compare Foods.
How does Compare Foods compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
Compare Foods most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Compare Foods' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Compare Foods have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Compare Foods 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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