Hartford Convenience

344 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Hartford Convenience has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to three between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up three times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Hartford Convenience's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods deli meat and cheese in the 1 door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler and 1 door reach-in gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The glass sliding door for the freezer was observed with cracked glass and in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
74
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The sliding glass door of the chest freezer located in the back retail area was observed in poor repair (glass cracked).
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hartford Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hartford Convenience on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hartford Convenience?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hartford Convenience.

How does Hartford Convenience compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Hartford Convenience most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Hartford Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hartford Convenience have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hartford Convenience means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.