Lenox Convenience

610 A Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lenox Convenience. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from two to five between inspections.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Lenox Convenience's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents are not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the retail area are in poor repair (previous water damage and holes). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Multiple foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in and throughout the establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lenox Convenience last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lenox Convenience on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Lenox Convenience compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Lenox Convenience most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Lenox Convenience's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lenox Convenience have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lenox Convenience 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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