Elias Market

600 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Elias Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Aug 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from six violations up to eight.

The most common issue across all inspections has been contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Elias Market's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Queso cheese ) was observed held at (66) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of product.

3-501.16(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: (Cheese and deli meat) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

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.

4-601.11(A)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (back kitchen ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-101.11

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floors in the (back kitchen) are constructed of (concrete) which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.15

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sponges and containers were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: (Various food product) were observed stored on the floor in the (throughout establishment ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food prep shelves and chest freezers ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various food product and beverages were observed stored on the floor in the throughout the establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceilings in the back kitchen and retail area is in poor repair(missing tiles and/or water stains). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceilings in walk in cooler has an small accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

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

6-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the bathroom area is in poor repair(observed a leak). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elias Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elias Market on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elias Market?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elias Market.

How does Elias Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Elias Market most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Elias Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elias Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Elias 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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