La Ideal Meat Market

227 Waldo St, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

La Ideal Meat Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Aug 20, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so La Ideal Meat Market trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chorizo and tortillas were observed being held past the date of disposition. Chorizo and tortillas were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout the establishment and on shelves. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue to work with a licensed pest control company to eliminate pests. Establishment is to increase pest control as frequently as needed. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings with appropriate means of sanitizing.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (limes, avocados, sauces) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Empanadas were observed held at 104-114 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 reheated.

3-501.16(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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

6-301.12

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings throughout establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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

6-301.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings. PIC informed.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dirt, dust and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. PIC informed.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC informed.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Ideal Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Ideal Meat Market on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Ideal Meat Market.

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

La Ideal Meat Market most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at La Ideal Meat Market have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Ideal Meat 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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