Lucky 7 Food Mart

156 Washington St, Central Falls, RI 02863

Grocery / Market

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Lucky 7 Food Mart appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

Lucky 7 Food Mart's latest score of 64 falls below the Central Falls average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Fried Jalapenos were observed held at 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview of staff, food was recently prepared. Food was reheated to 192 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.

3-501.16(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

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towels were lacking at the kitchen handsink. Soap and paper towels were placed at sink during time of inspection.

5-205.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized and placed into hot steam well with hot water.

3-304.12

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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

6-202.14

Nov 20, 2023

Opening

1 major violation.

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Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the all refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Oct 31, 2023

Re-Inspection

6 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The area around and beneath the dumpster has an accumulation of litter and old equipment. The area must be maintained clean.

5-501.112

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and shelves in the retail area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and old mice droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor in the retail area near to walk-in unit is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Floor and walls at the walk-in cooler are in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves and fans at the walk-in cooler, hot hold unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Outdoor refuse receptacles lack tight-fitting lids

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.15

Apr 19, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of meat grinder and bandsaw 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

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Faucet at the 3bay sink (kitchen area and meat department is in poor repair).

5-205.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Floor at the walk--in cooler is in poor repair.

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: Some floor tiles at the retail area and kitchen area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen/hood area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucky 7 Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucky 7 Food Mart on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucky 7 Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lucky 7 Food Mart.

How does Lucky 7 Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

Lucky 7 Food Mart most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has Lucky 7 Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lucky 7 Food Mart have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lucky 7 Food Mart 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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