P and a African Market

855 Newport Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

P and a African Market has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. On Nov 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Across the inspection history, food properly labeled is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which P and a African Market's 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Food 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. Establishment is to label all food products that are packaged in the establishment.

3-602.11

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. Establishment is to work with pest control to eliminate fly problem.

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and store front. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Establishment is to move food items off of the floor.

3-307.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary items were observed throughout the store. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was P and a African Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at P and a African Market on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at P and a African Market?

Across the inspection record, food properly labeled has been cited one time, more than any other issue at P and a African Market.

How does P and a African Market compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

P and a African Market most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at P and a African Market means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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