New Metro Mart
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2024, New Metro Mart has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up nine violations, compared to 10 violations previously.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which New Metro Mart's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich refrigerator and bunker have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to the toilet rooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of trash, litter, and unused items such as pallets. The dumpster enclosure must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the unused deli area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ledge along the front window area has an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside along the back of the building have an accumulation of trash. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
61
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
Inspector notes: The deli area has open, outdated, and expired food. Per PIC the deli area has been closed since the FMC quit weeks ago. All open, outdated and expired food must be disposed of.
3-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room beneath the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the toilet room beneath the kitchen.. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A salad containing chicken was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the bunker known to have temperature control issues. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed. Foods requiring refrigeration are not to be stored in the bunker.
3-501.16(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the market, on shelves less than 6 inches above the floor, and hanging from racks with the food hanging down less than 6 inches from the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The Red Bull refrigerator was not in good repair, taped.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator, bunker, and shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. .
4-602.13
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet rooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: The receptacles in the toilet rooms is lacking covers. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms are dirty and need to be cleaned.
6-501.18
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of trash, litter, and unused items such as pallets. Dumpster enclosure must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed throughout establishment. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ledge along the front window has an accumulation of soil residue, dead insects, debris, and trash. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The outside area along the back of the building has an accumulation of unused items and trash. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Feb 27, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sandwiches packaged in the food establishment are complete 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. Sandwiches were placed in the deli display case.
3-602.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the floor inside the kitchen cabinets. 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
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
78
Feb 19, 2024
Routine
6 major violations. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room on the market side was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer must be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese, and cheese snack packs observed held at 55-56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Slice meats observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Sandwiches and salads 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. Foods were removed from the self-service refrigerator and placed in the deli case.
3-602.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodens is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings on the floor inside the kitchen cabinets. 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
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
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The toilet room on the deli side of the basement is lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding food employees to wash their hands is required at all hand washing sinks used by food employees.
6-301.14
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 kitchen area.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep sink, slicer, and deli case have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces of the ice cream chest freezer have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility including the stairs have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen and basement areas. The establishment shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Metro Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Metro Mart on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Metro Mart?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at New Metro Mart.
How does New Metro Mart compare to other restaurants in Providence?
New Metro Mart most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has New Metro Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Metro Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around nine violations compared to about 10 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Metro Mart means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Metro Mart inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Metro Mart is inspected around two times per year on average.
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