Key Food Supermarket

699 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 3-5
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Key Food Supermarket stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Key Food Supermarket is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink is lacking a faucet head to adequately fill all 3 compartments.
5-205.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of storage shelves in the serving line 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.
4-101.19
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
78
May 16, 2023
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the deli area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Establishment to replace before opening. -A wall in the meat department is constructed of wood.
6-201.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Key Food Supermarket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Key Food Supermarket on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Key Food Supermarket compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Key Food Supermarket most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Key Food Supermarket's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Key Food Supermarket have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Key Food Supermarket means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Key Food Supermarket inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Key Food Supermarket is inspected roughly once per year on average.