La Familia Meat Market

196 Pocasset Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024

Score

Low Risk

La Familia Meat Market has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Dec 16, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to 12 violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting La Familia Meat Market squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 16, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sealant was stored in the same bin as equipment and utensils. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. PIC informed.

4-501.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the retail area are constructed of wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.11

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cheese and deli meat was observed held at 58-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Food obtained from unapproved source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed food for sale (empanadas) that originated from a home kitchen, per interview with owner. Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with Food Law, and food prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a food establishment. See disposal. Spanish Approved Food Source

3-201.11

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

Inspector notes: Empanadas was observed held at 98-109 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed of. Establishment is NOT approved to hot hold at this time.

3-501.16(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the meat area was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.115

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed several meats in walk-in freezer being stored in garbage bags. PIC informed.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of refrigerator was 60 degrees Fahrenheit. TCS foods disposed of at time of inspection. Establishment to not store TCS foods in unit until it reaches an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. At time of inspection, ambient of produce cooler was 48 degrees Fahrenheit. No TCS foods observed.

4-501.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Meat Market on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Familia Meat Market.

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

La Familia Meat Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at La Familia Meat Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 12 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Familia Meat 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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