Cvs Pharmacy No 0469

1188 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to zero.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surfaces clean, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Cranston restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Candy was observed with rodent gnaw marks in the backstock room upstairs. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of candy at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the candy area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings.

4-602.13

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 3-door refrigeration unit (non-dairy) was observed in poor repair in the retail area (frayed gasket). Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the racks in the dairy cooler has an accumulation of black residue and milk. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the upstairs storage area near the back entrance has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various food product were observed stored on the floor in the upstairs storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of food storage shelves in the back storage area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, debris, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cvs Pharmacy No 0469?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cvs Pharmacy No 0469.

How does Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Cvs Pharmacy No 0469's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cvs Pharmacy No 0469 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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