Mekong Market
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
100
Score
Mekong Market appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after six on the prior visit.
Looking across the full record, proper date marking and disposition is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Providence sits at 80, putting Mekong Market on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: Various prepackaged meats with a white milky substance. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-101.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Various pre packaged meats labeled with expiration dates od 12/24, 2/25. and 9/5/25.PIC voluntarily disposed of packages.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Inspector observed ROP smoked and salted fish and frozen seafood being stored in open case cooler and freezer. PIC informed. PIC voluntarily disposed of the fish product.
8-103.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (flies ) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity ). 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
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector repackaged meats in retail display case lacking "packaged on" and/or "sell by dates".PIC informed.
3-602.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (retail food storage shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (ceilings ) in the (retail) area is in poor repair.Observed water stains The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Mar 18, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed several food packages adulterated with a white, milky substance. Disposed.
3-101.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed several meat packages labeled with expiration dates for 10/2021, 08/2024, 10/2024 and 12/2024. Disposed.
3-501.18
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector observed repackaged raw meats, located in the retail display case, lacking "packaged on" and "sell by" dates. Owner informed.
3-602.12
64
Sep 18, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pre packaged sausage in open case cooler were observed to be beyond the sell-by date. PIC disposed of at time of inspection.
3-501.18
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of (flies) is not controlled as evidenced by (live activity ). 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
78
Sep 3, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dairy products in open case cooler were observed to be beyond the sell-by date. PIC disposed of at time of inspection.
3-501.18
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.PIC moved to 3 bay sink to be wash and sanitized and knife holder to be cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various produce items packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceilings throughout establishment is in poor repair. Observed water stains and/or missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A shovel were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
6-301.13
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dead flies on glues traps throughout the establishment PIC informed to remove traps. PIC informed of pcs treatment for flies. 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.
6-501.112
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food product and beverages were observed stored on the floor in the throughout the establishment. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Inspector observed knives being stored between walls and pipes. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (ice machine) have an accumulation of black residue.
4-601.11(B)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mekong Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mekong Market on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mekong Market?
Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mekong Market.
How does Mekong Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Mekong Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Mekong Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mekong Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mekong 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.
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