La Familia Daily Grocery

512 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at La Familia Daily Grocery is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to two violations per visit.

“Thermometers provided & accurate” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting La Familia Daily Grocery on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the (wall ) refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Various food and beverage product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (retail area ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
86
Aug 6, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back retail area ), 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: (Various food and beverage products ) were observed stored on the floor in the (in retail area ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: EStablishment is lacking a mop sink.PIC informed.
5-403.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Daily Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Daily Grocery on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Daily Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Familia Daily Grocery.

How does La Familia Daily Grocery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

La Familia Daily Grocery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has La Familia Daily Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Familia Daily Grocery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Familia Daily Grocery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.