La Gigante Meat Market

49 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

La Gigante Meat Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

La Gigante Meat Market's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Frozen pastelitos were observed being stored from an unapproved source.PIC informed. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Ice machine taken out of serviced to be washed and sanitized. Ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Deli meat and cheese) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (walk in cooler fans and prep tables shelves) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The drainage from the ice machine is draining into the mop sink.PIC informed.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceilings ) in the (back storage) area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls) in the (back storage ) area is in poor repair.Observed holes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (back outside and back storage area ) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gigante Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gigante Meat Market on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Gigante Meat Market.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at La Gigante Meat Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Gigante 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.