Don Armandos Meat Market

265 Pine St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Don Armandos Meat Market stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Don Armandos Meat Market's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Environmental Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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 handles on the hot hold empanada machine located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The walk in freezer refrigeration unit was observed as an excess of ice build up. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor behind the kitchen serving area is in poor repair. The floor in the meat walk in cooler was observed with broken tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 12, 2024

Opening

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

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer and can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer and can opener were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system in the kitchen area was observed with an accumulation of debris. Establishment is to clean hood system.

4-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The table located in the prep area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

May 13, 2024

Food Complaint

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Corrective Action - Raw animal foods were moved to bottom shelf.

3-302.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket on the fridge in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. The glass on one of the meat counter doors was not in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor behind the meat counter has areas of low grout and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Beef case 2 was observed held at 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. Corrective action - Establishment has placed a service call to have equipment fixed. Establishment to send a photo of working equipment to RIDOH.

3-501.16(A)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.

4-203.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 Bay sinks.

4-302.14

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and meat prep area was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and in the walk in freezers. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The 3 bay sink in the meat prep roomn unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in front of the meat counter area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floor behind the meat counter is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The coving and door in the cold hold meat room area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Don Armandos Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Don Armandos Meat Market on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Don Armandos Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Don Armandos Meat Market.

How does Don Armandos Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Don Armandos Meat Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Don Armandos Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Don Armandos Meat Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Don Armandos 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.

How often is Don Armandos Meat Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Don Armandos Meat Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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