Joe' S Meat Market

1339 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Food Processor Wholesale - In-State

Last inspected: May 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Joe' S Meat Market has been inspected three times since 2023. On May 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp, and salted mackerel were observed held at 47degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Moved mackerel to a 41 deg F Refrigerator, and disposed of cooked shrimp. THe produce refrigerator is not to be used for any items that require refrigeration.

3-501.16(A)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: A sink from the poultry room is draining into a sink in the basement. All wastewater must be plumbed directly into a proper drain. PIC states that this is a temporary fix until the permanent pipe is repaired. Send pictures of repair to inspector at address provided.

5-402.13

Nov 3, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tripe was observed thawing in the back room. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Inspector observed several thermometers in poor repair. Specifically in the meat display cases, the thermometers are not reading an accurate temperature and need replacement

4-203.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dairy display refrigerator in the retail area was not in good repair. Specifically, the cooling unit on the right side of the refrigerated space was not working properly resulting in higher than normal temps in that area of the fridge (45 deg F). Product (milk, cheese) was moved to the left side of the unit (35 deg F) until the unit can be repaired.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tile floor in the poultry area is in poor repair. Specifically, the grout in between the tiles is worn away, allowing po0ling of water in between the tiles on the floor. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe' S Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe' S Meat Market on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Joe' S Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Joe' S Meat Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Joe' S Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe' S Meat Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe' S Meat Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Joe' S Meat Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Joe' S Meat Market is inspected around two times per year on average.

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