J&M Convenience

718 Plainfield St, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at J&M Convenience stretching back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

J&M Convenience scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 9, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the storefront area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of above the hand sink. 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Mop sink faucet was observed leaking. Establishment is to fix leak.

5-403.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms must be self-closing.

6-202.14

Oct 2, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beans, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Beans were observed at 46 DF and voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.

3-501.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The bathroom door was not in good repair. Establishment is to replace/repair door.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of above the hand sink and cooking line. 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

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the establishment's toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms must be self-closing.

6-202.14

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster was observed with an accumulation of debris. Dumpster areas must be maintained.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the storefront area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 22, 2025

Opening

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Beef, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Beef was observed at 48 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

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 vegetable and beef 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

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Dough 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

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various food 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 contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Frozen empanadas were being stored in trash bags. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J&M Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J&M Convenience on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J&M Convenience?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J&M Convenience.

How does J&M Convenience compare to other restaurants in Providence?

J&M Convenience most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has J&M Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J&M Convenience have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J&M Convenience 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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