Market Basket
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2025
100
Score
Market Basket appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Warwick restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2025
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink in the produce area was (100) parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be (150-400) ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 119 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC re-heated food at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) in the produce area were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were in poor repair (observed heavily chipped). PIC took equipment out of service at time of inspection.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans and fan covers in the meat department have an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under storage shelves in the produce area have an accumulation of food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Logs were not accurately kept for using time as a public health control at time of inspection. PIC instructed staff on proper record retention.
3-501.19
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Infant formula was observed held past its permitted date marking. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.
3-501.18
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the ware-washing facilities of the produce prep area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several items were observed in the hand-washing sinks at the cafe and produce prep areas. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of flies observed in cafe area. 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following items were observed in poor repair: 1) A pair of knives were observed with chipped and/or warped blades 2) The seals/gaskets of walk-in cooler doors were missing/loose 3) Several air curtains were broken 4) The cover/door of ice machine in the cafe area was missing
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of several fans and fan covers throughout walk-in cooler areas have an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the produce prep and storage areas 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
43
Dec 27, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the delivery bread racks have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the retail area underneath shelving has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris and a small amount of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment to clean under all shelving.
6-501.12
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 10, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in the prepared foods section and grab n go section was observed held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All foods were moved or PIC elected to dispose rather than reheating.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods were observed held at 44-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were held for less than 4 hours were moved to colder refrigeration.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair/unable to maintain foods internal temperature: -The cold rail in the deli area -The hot hold unit in the prepared foods area -The grab n go hot hold unit. ALL units were taken out of service at the time of inspection. Units to not be used until unit can hold food at adequate temperatures.
4-501.11
70
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in the prepared foods section and grab n go were observed held under 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were recently placed in units and were reheated or PIC elected to dispose of food. Prepared foods PIC to monitor foods in unit.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods were observed held at 44-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were held for less than 4 hours were moved to colder refrigeration. Foods held greater than 4 hours were elected to be disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Establishment is bottling juice. All bottles of juice were removed from shelves and placed under embargo. Establishment to cease bottling juice until approved from RIDOH.
3-404.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the knife holders have an accumulation of food residue and other debris.
4-602.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair/unable to maintain foods internal temperature: -The reach-in unit in the meat department -The cold rail in the pizza area -The cold rail in the deli area -The hot hold unit in the prepared foods area -The grab n go hot hold unit. All units were taken out of service and work orders were placed to service units.
4-501.11
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Market Basket last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Market Basket on file is from Jan 7, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Market Basket?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Market Basket.
How does Market Basket compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Market Basket most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Market Basket's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Market Basket have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
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.
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