Friendlys Market

415 Arnold Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Friendlys Market in Woonsocket, RI, has a record of four inspections, with the most recent assessment on March 18, 2026, resulting in a low-risk classification. During this inspection, two minor violations were noted regarding the maintenance and cleanliness of the physical facilities. The establishment has consistently maintained a low-risk status across its inspection history.

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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The areas behind shelves and under equipment has an accumulation of, pest droppings soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to continue with increased pest control. Establishment is to clean and sanitize any and all droppings. Establishment is to send pest control reports to RIDOH.
6-501.114
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
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Mar 10, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (bone saw) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Rice was observed adulterated. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings by the area for rice storage. 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. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of cleaning and sanitizing. Establishment is to increase pest control. Establishment is to have pest control do a full evaluation of establishment. Establishment is to have all pest control finding available to inspector.
6-501.111
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean (on shelf with rodent droppings) in the kitchen area.
4-903.11(A)
Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station
Inspector notes: Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Panular rodent bait observed beneath pallets of rice in the market.
7-206.12
Food package damaged or integrity compromised
Inspector notes: Gnawed bags of rice observed in the market. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. Rice was embargoed until a dumpster can be provided for disposal.
3-202.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (band saw) were observed with an accumulation of rodent droppings and food debris. Food debris was observed on the meat grinder. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The kitchen is closed, and is not to be used for any food preparation or packaging until approval is given to reopen.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection. Owner arrived during inspection.
2-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by dead rodents, and rodent droppings throughout the establishment including in and on the produce display cooler, on packaged produce, on market shelves, in boxes of packaged foods on market shelves, on the kitchen hand sink, single service storage shelf, meat band saw, plastic wrap machine, etc. 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 unknown by PIC.
6-501.111
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Produce and other foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels, or have incomplete 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings, soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cooked tripe and bamboo observed stored open at room temperature. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items are embargoed until a dumpster is provided for disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the market, and on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Cardboard and newspaper observed lining shelves in the kitchen and market. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Drain plugs are lacking for the 3 bay sink.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Walls are in poor repair, with rodent holes observed along the floor in the front of the market. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Sleeping quarters observed upstairs. Living or sleeping quarters located on the PREMISES of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as those provided for lodging registration clerks or resident managers shall be separated from rooms and areas used for FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations by complete partitioning and solid self-closing doors.
6-202.112
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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