Market Basket
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Market Basket has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the two found previously.
Looking across the full record, proper cold holding temperatures is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Johnston restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, ticket has been placed for repairs.
6-202.15
95
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat and cheese was observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All deli meat and cheese in prep room that was cut this morning was moved to walk-in cooler. All other food that was prepared on 12/1 and 12/2 was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in deli prep room until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked, ROP imitation crab meat was observed held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manufacturing label, product must be held between 32-38 DF. Product was moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection. Establishment is to ensure that refrigeration holding the imitation crab meat, meets the requirements of the manufactures label.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat and lettuce was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Deli meat and lettuce were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in the cold draw until it is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF. Food located in the pizza prep unit was observed fluctuating between 42-43 DF. Establishment is to monitor food in unit, and service unit as needed.
3-501.16(A)
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Breakfast sandwiches were observed being held past 4 hours. Establishment must dispose of food after 4 hours when using time as a public health control. Breakfast sandwiches were disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.19
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in produce prep area was blocked by a food rack. 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 produce room was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were added at the time of inspection.
6-301.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair and not maintaining proper temperatures. -Deli prep room -Pizza prep unit -Sandwich station cold draw Equipment must be in good repair. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in these units until they are able to keep food at 41 DF or less.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The bakery walk-in freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.
5-403.12
39
Jul 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 17, 2025
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Food Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Thermometers in the deli and meat department display cases are in poor repair. Thermometers are not displaying temperatures.
4-502.11(B)
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have a written list of ingredients for pastries on display.
2-102.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP shrimp was observed thawing with package still intact. PIC informed and removed shrimp from packaging.
3-501.13
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
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the prepared foods department was blocked by (a bread cart). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
6-301.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the bakery walk in cooler area.
4-903.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities observed with and accumulation of debris: 1. fans in the meat walk in cooler and chicken prep cooler observed with dust. 2.ceilings in prepared food walk in cooler has dust. 3.walls in produce prep area and chicken prep area observed with soil residue and debris. 4.floors in produce and bakery area observed with food residue and/or other debris. 2. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Feb 27, 2024
Food Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated
Inspector notes: Thermometer in meat display cooler in poor repair. Thermometer not accurately displaying temperature.
4-502.11(B)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Meat display cooler located in the meat department area was not in good repair(inadequate ambient temperatures). PIC relocated meats during inspection.
4-501.11
86
Sep 13, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Market Basket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Market Basket on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Market Basket?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Market Basket.
How does Market Basket compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Market Basket most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Market Basket's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Market Basket have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Market Basket means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Market Basket inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Market Basket is inspected around four times per year on average.
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