El Salvador Market

128 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at El Salvador Market is still short, with only two visits logged. El Salvador Market was last inspected on Nov 18, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which El Salvador Market's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

2
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pickled veggies and tortillas observed from an unapproved source. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-201.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (beverages and prepackaged foods) in the 4 dr refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Various food product ) 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.
3-602.11
67
Mar 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
37
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Salvador Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Salvador Market on file is from Nov 18, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Salvador Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

El Salvador Market most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has El Salvador Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Salvador Market have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Salvador Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.