Ocean State Mobile Mart

1282 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Ocean State Mobile Mart stretching back to 2023. On Nov 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to four violations previously.

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents, & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Ocean State Mobile Mart is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 6, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, door sweep will be added later this week.

6-202.15

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented

Inspector notes: Several product were observed gnawed. Product was voluntary disposed.

3-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of and machine was put out of service. Establishment to increase frequently of cleaning and sanitizing of the ice machine.

4-601.11(A)

Food thermometer not available or accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-302.12

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by (an accumulation of droppings in the back storage area). 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. Pest Control arrived at time of inspection.

6-501.111

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers for food were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Food containers must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front retail area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door sweep to be added.

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the back storage room shelving have an accumulation of rodent droppings.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the upstairs 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 floor in the back storage area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned (corrected on site)

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

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean State Mobile Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean State Mobile Mart on file is from Nov 6, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean State Mobile Mart?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents, & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean State Mobile Mart.

How does Ocean State Mobile Mart compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Ocean State Mobile Mart most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Ocean State Mobile Mart's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ocean State Mobile Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ocean State Mobile Mart 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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