Mateo Market

3 Priscilla Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Mateo Market has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor by the deli display cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The retail shelves have an accumulation of soil residue, old droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bottom of 2 door slider have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes were observed in the mop sink. Service sinks must be conveniently located and accessible for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. PIC informed.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the deli case area is in poor repair, observed missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mateo Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mateo Market on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mateo Market?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mateo Market.

How does Mateo Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mateo Market most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Mateo Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mateo Market have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mateo Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.