Elmwood Super Market
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Elmwood Super Market has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “food properly labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Elmwood Super Market's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Queso de Hoja was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Queso de Hoja was observed in the food establishment 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
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the meat department was lacking paper towels. Paper towel provided during inspection.
6-301.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (rear) 3 bay sink area and floors throughout upstairs storage area have 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the restroom and exterior of (upstairs) cooler is in poor repair. Inspector observed missing floor tiles and large opening to floor. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Mar 3, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Produce) 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Open Case cooler) located in the (retail) area was not in good repair. Observed ambient temperatures at 44DF.PIC informed.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (upstairs prep 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceilings and floors in the (upstairs and meat dept) area is in poor repair. Observed damaged tiles(floors and ceilings) The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in walk in freezers and cooler 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 installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (upstairs food prep ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.16
70
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Produce) 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
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 sink ).
4-302.14
Handwashing sink water not at required temperature
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink is lacking in the meat dept.
5-202.12
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)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food storage shelves in walk in cooler ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceilings and floors in the (upstairs and meat dept) area is in poor repair. Observed damage tiles(floor and ceilings) and water stains. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back meat dept area ), 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Food and beverage product ) were observed stored on the floor in the throughout the establishment including walk in coolers. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (upstairs food prep) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in walk in coolers 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 installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the (meat dept and upstairs food prep area ) area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-201.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elmwood Super Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elmwood Super Market on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elmwood Super Market?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elmwood Super Market.
How does Elmwood Super Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Elmwood Super Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Elmwood Super Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Elmwood Super Market have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Elmwood Super 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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