Lucky 7 Food Mart
Last inspected: Sep 5, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Lucky 7 Food Mart 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: five violations last time, three this time.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Central Falls restaurant, which scores around 82. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: -Baby Formula was observed held past expiration date. Baby Formula was voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. -Onions were observed moldy and unwholesome to sight. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Live animals present in food establishment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Domesticated feline animal and food and water were observed in establishment during time of inspection. Live animals may not be allowed on the premises of a food establishment. PIC informed. ADA guidelines on service animals provided during time of inspection.
6-501.115
Equipment not durable or properly constructed
Inspector notes: Beverage shelving in walk-in cooler was observed lined with cardboard. Cardboard was observed with green and white residue. This material is not easily cleanable. PIC instructed to cease use.
4-201.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.
6-202.14
Mops not properly air-dried after use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
67
Dec 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
95
Nov 14, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deceased mice observed on traps (glue and snap) during time of inspection. Trapped pests to be removed at a frequency to prevent becoming attractants to other pests.
6-501.112
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Floors under retail shelving have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. Physical facilities must be maintained clean.
6-501.12
86
Nov 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packaged cookies were observed in direct contact with rodent droppings. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 1. The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection and deceased cockroaches observed on glue traps. 2. The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidence by rodent droppings on the floor and rodent droppings on retail shelving. 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. Deceased pests must be removed at a frequency to prevent attractants for other pests. Establishment must work with commercial pest control services to eliminate pest issues.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the retail shelving have an accumulation of apparent rodent droppings. Shelving was actively being cleaned during time of inspection.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under 3 bay sink and near grease trap have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail area (near and above walk-in cooler). Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
61
Oct 15, 2024
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Fresh potato and ginger were observed unwholesome to sight. Food was voluntarily disposed of.
3-101.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as milk in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: 1. The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live insect observed during time of inspection and deceased cockroaches observed on glue trap. 2. The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidence by rodent droppings on the floor and live rodent observed on glue trap. 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. Deceased pests must be removed at a frequency to prevent attractants for other pests. Glueboards were removed during time of inspection. Establishment must work with commercial pest control services to eliminate pest issues.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the open air case have an accumulation of residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the retail area (in corner near office and near and above walk-in cooler). Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
55
Aug 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer to be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-602.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board on table in the deli area is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
78
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various milks, cream, and cheeses were observed unwholesome to sight. Milks and cream were observed curdled. Cheeses were observed with mold. Baby formula was observed for retail sale exceeding expiration date. All unwholesome and expired foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-101.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 45-54 degrees Fahrenheit in deli display case and curtained open air case. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Eggs and milk under 45 degrees and wholesome to sight were moved to other refrigeration during time of inspection. Raw chicken was moved to freezer during time of inspection. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheeses were observed for retail sale beyond use by and sell by dates. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.
3-501.18
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the bandsaw, slicer, and meat tenderizer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate. The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the deli area was blocked by a fan. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Fan was relocated at time of inspection. 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. Soap was provided during time of inspection.
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Chemical was labelled during time of inspection.
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli display case and curtained open air case have an accumulation of soil residue and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair: 1. curtained open air case (ambient 47 degrees Fahreheit, taken out of service durig time of inspection) 2. walk-in cooler (taken out of service, prior to inspection) Equipment to be repaired/ refurbished/ replaced.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board on table in the deli area is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the deli area are constructed of composite acoustic tiles. This material is not durable. Materials for ceiling surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
33
Jan 5, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature at the walk-in refrigeration unit was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. No TCS food items were observed stored on unit at the time of the inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the KITCHEN area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
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
74
Dec 22, 2023
Opening
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food such as tortillas with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. vOLUNTARILY DISPOSED COMPLETED.
3-301.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.
4-602.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambien temperature of the walk-in unit, deli unit and produce unit were observed held at between 62-64 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were store on unit were voluntarily disposed of. Service was called during inspection. Spanish Cold Holding Food Temperature Log
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shredded Chicken was observed stored on unit and holding for more than 7 days.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, deli meats and cooked chicken were observed not marked with the date of preparation at the refrigeration unit and preparation unit. 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. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.17
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient hot holding equipment to maintain foods at 135 degrees F or above. Unit was put out of service during inspection. Unit was observed in poor repair not holding temperature more than 112 degrees F.
4-301.11
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the walk-in 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
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-102.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by cutting board. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
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
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: soup, beef stew, rice, fried tacos, fried pork, and beans were observed held between 64-120 degrees Fahrenheit at the steam line table and over the stove. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Some food items were reheated and moved a different steam table for active hot holding. Spanish Hot Holding Food Temperature Log
3-501.16(A)
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Drain 3 bay sink stopers are in poor repair or missing.
4-204.119
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli-unit refrigeration have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
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
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen/prep-area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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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 Sep 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 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 six 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 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Lucky 7 Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky 7 Food Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about five previously.
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.
How often is Lucky 7 Food Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky 7 Food Mart is inspected around six times per year on average.
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