Ocean State Job Lot No 121

1493 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ocean State Job Lot No 121. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been garbage & refuse properly disposed, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Johnston average 77, so Ocean State Job Lot No 121 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Litter and other debris was observed in the refuse area. Area to be maintained clean.

5-501.115

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

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage 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 following have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris: -floors and walls in the back food storage area, -floors under retail shelves. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: All restrooms is lacking handwashing 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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster area has an accumulation of debris, litter, and/or food debris. Refuse areas should be kept clean as often as necessary to keep them clean and kept free of unnecessary equipment litter to prevent harborage. conditions.

5-501.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors under the food retail shelves and back food storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris or dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean State Job Lot No 121 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean State Job Lot No 121 on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean State Job Lot No 121?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean State Job Lot No 121.

How does Ocean State Job Lot No 121 compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Ocean State Job Lot No 121 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Ocean State Job Lot No 121's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ocean State Job Lot No 121 have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean State Job Lot No 121 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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