Foodland Farms
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
100
Score
Foodland Farms has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from May 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 19 violations before that.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Foodland Farms is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm.
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Uncovered meat observed stored on cardboard inside the walk in cooler. Food must be protected from contamination.
3-302.11
Improper handwashing procedure
Inspector notes: Employee working in meat area was working with meat without washing hands, as hand sink was blocked and not usable in meat area.
2-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Towels were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (meat band saw, and meat grinder) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris, both old and new. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Meat band saw and meat grinder were taken out of service to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
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.
4-302.12
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. English Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea
2-501.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the floor throughout the market, especially near the meat walk in cooler, and in an empty candy box on a bottom market shelf. Big Blue Bug pest control service monthly. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Pest control service must be increased to every 2 weeks.
6-501.111
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items (meat trays) observed stored on the floor in the meat area. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a table with meat grinder on it. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen on top of packaged food, and in the meat area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the market, and on shelves less than 6 inches above the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A knife in the meat area observed stored on an unclean surface (gap between wall and hand sink) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: ice cream chest display case shelves mop sink shelf above 3 bay sink meat grinder meat band saw meat grinder table prep table market shelves plastic beverage trays in walk in cooler meat display case unused food prep unit, etc. etc.
4-602.13
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The mop sink was blocked with a tray holding a microwave oven, preventing its use. Mop water must be disposed of in the mop sink.
5-403.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the front service area, meat area, kitchen, and market. 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 throughout the facility 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 cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls inside the 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
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Foodland Farms last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Foodland Farms on file is from May 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Foodland Farms?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Foodland Farms.
How does Foodland Farms compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Foodland Farms most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Foodland Farms' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Foodland Farms have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Foodland Farms means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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