Mavens Deli

727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mavens Deli, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The last inspection found two violations, up from one the time before.

Non-food contact surfaces clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Mavens Deli scores about where you'd expect for a Pawtucket restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelving has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: An accumulation of ice build up was observed in the walk-in freezer. Establishment is to run defrost on unit.

5-403.12

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 2 door lowboy was observed held at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. The dessert display case was observed at 48 DF. Food in unit was evaluated and was either voluntarily disposed of or moved to the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. No TCS foods are to be stored in either unit until they are able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: An accumulation of ice build up was observed in the walk-in freezer. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.

5-403.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and walk-in shelves 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

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: White Fish/Salmon was observed thawing in the walk in cooler in reduced oxygen packaging. Thawing Reduced Oxygen packed fish requires air to be reintroduced. Product was observed held at 35 Degrees Fahrenheit. Packages were opened.

3-501.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (side of ice machine employee belongings were touching ice scoop) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Employee belongings were moved to designated area, ice scoop was washed rinsed and sanitized.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The handle on the hot hold unit steam table located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Nov 8, 2023

Opening

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mavens Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mavens Deli on file is from Apr 1, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mavens Deli?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mavens Deli.

How does Mavens Deli compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Mavens Deli most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Mavens Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mavens Deli have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mavens Deli 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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