La Familia Market

272 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905

American

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

La Familia Market has been inspected three times since 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after four on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, hot & cold water available is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Feb 19, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: (Various food product ) was observed held at (46-62 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot Water is lacking at all handwashing sinks

5-103.11

Feb 11, 2025

Opening

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot Water is lacking at all handsinks. PIC informed and be available for prior to reinspection

5-103.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the front counter area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink is in front counter area is lacking signage.

6-301.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (floor ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed missing and/or damaged tile. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (wall ) in the (kitchen ) area is in poor repair. Observed holes in wall surrounding the piping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored between the wall and 3 bay sink. PIC removed placed in 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (slicer) have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Market on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Market?

Across the inspection record, hot & cold water available has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Familia Market.

How does La Familia Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

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

Has La Familia Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Familia Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Familia Market 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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