Gemmas Market
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Gemmas Market four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The latest visit found two violations, down from eight violations the time before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Cases of produce were observed stored on the floor in the (produce) walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
90
Sep 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
Inspector notes: Tortillas was observed being sold from an unapproved source. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-201.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The cold water faucet handle observed in poor repair. Handle is missing.
5-205.15
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
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)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Deli meats and cheese) 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
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: (Various food product) 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.PIC informed.
3-602.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Various food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (basement, walk in coolers, and trailers(outside) ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (meat dept ) 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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of (support beams for ceiling and door threshold and frame in meat walk in cooler ) in the (walk in coolers ) area. 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.
4-101.17
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The condensate from the (walk in cooler) refrigeration unit is dripping onto to covered boxes of meat. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceilings, fans, fan base have an accumulation of soil residue and/or other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Jul 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-103.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Meat Case is lacking a consumer advisory. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, 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: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
74
Jul 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment had tortillas from an unapproved source. See disposal
3-201.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a consumer advisory. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects throughout establishment. 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the entrance, 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 was observed stored on the floor throughout establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gemmas Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gemmas Market on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gemmas Market?
Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gemmas Market.
How does Gemmas Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Gemmas Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Gemmas Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gemmas Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gemmas Market 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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