Garcia Super Store
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Garcia Super Store, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The latest visit found five violations, down from seven violations the time before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been insects, rodents & animals not present, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Garcia Super Store's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, bandsaw, and knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took out of service to be washed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front retail 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the meat display unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector observed heavy accumulation of trash, boxes, and furniture around refuse area. Area to be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board in the meat cutting area is 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
74
Apr 29, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front retail 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed in poor repair (missing lid). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.111
90
Apr 15, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed cheese in Ziplock bags in the retail open case cooler from an unapproved source. Per interview with PIC, cheese is received that way and could not produce invoices for cheese. PIC discard cheese product.
3-201.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Fried pork skins 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the retail 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
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 in the meat cutting area. PIC wrapped items during inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat cutting 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deep freezer chest have an accumulation of ice buildup, dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.
4-602.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The door to the back storage room toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed in poor repair (missing lid). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.111
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Old furniture and other items were observed behind the dumpster area. Refuse areas must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the walk-in cooler and meat cutting areas. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink area are constructed of drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
45
Apr 1, 2025
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 16 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 in the meat cutting area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, meat saw, walk-in cooler grinder) 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)
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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings on the retail shelves and back storage area. 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.
6-501.111
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink area are constructed of drywall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, mop areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut watermelon was observed held at 44 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 placed in walk-in cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Fried pork skin, 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.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the back storage and front retail areas, are 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat cutting 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice chest have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, ice buildup, and other debris.
4-602.13
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The door to the back storage area toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Old furniture and other items were observed behind the dumpster. Refuse areas must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed in poor repair (missing lid). Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.111
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back of the building (outside) against the building. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garcia Super Store last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garcia Super Store on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garcia Super Store?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Garcia Super Store.
How does Garcia Super Store compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Garcia Super Store most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Garcia Super Store's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Garcia Super Store have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Garcia Super Store 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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