Lucky Mart
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
82
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Lucky Mart. Lucky Mart was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: 14 violations last time, two this time.
Lucky Mart scores about where you'd expect for a Providence restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food obtained from unapproved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packaged desserts from an unapproved source observed for sale in dairy refrigerator. Owner was called to discuss findings, and he stated he was trying to help out a friend. Food must be purchased from an approved source. Desserts were voluntarily disposed of by PIC. English Approved Food Source
3-201.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice cream chest freezers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris.
4-602.13
82
Oct 20, 2025
Opening
2 major violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Insects, rodents & animals not present
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the hand sink in the toilet room.
5-103.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Beverages observed stored in the back area with water from a refrigeration line dripping onto it. Food must be stored in a clean dry location, where it is not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and 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 ice cream freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room from the beverage storage area is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The dumpster area has an accumulation of trash, vegetation, litter, and leaf litter. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The outside area along the building has an accumulation of litter, vegetation, boards, tires, rocks, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The toilet room door has an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Storage shelves in the back storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, dead insects, and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The insulation on the refrigeration coolant line is in poor repair, with pieces missing, and frost build-up occurring. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Employees not reporting illness or health conditions
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-201.11(A)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the milk & egg refrigeration unit. 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.
4-204-112
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front of the store, 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
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky Mart on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Lucky Mart compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Lucky Mart most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.
Has Lucky Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 14 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lucky Mart means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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