La Fortuna Market

692 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

La Fortuna Market has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

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.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: (Pastilitos) was observed held at (99-117) 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 voluntarily chose not to reheat product and disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls in walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

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

View 2 violations

Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed establishment selling pastillitos from an unapproved food source. Product disposed.

3-201.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Several beverage containers were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fortuna Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fortuna Market on file is from Aug 7, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

La Fortuna Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Fortuna Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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