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Pawtucket Food Mart

755 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Grocery / Market
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Pawtucket Food Mart stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the three found previously.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Establishment must install and air gap for the ice machine, or install an evaporator pan.
5-402.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (Ice Machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is to send photos of clean and sanitized ice machine to RIDOH. Before resuming use of ice machine.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 Bay sink.
4-302.14
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: The outside of the hood system was observed with an excess of debris. Hood systems must be maintained.
4-204.11
58
Dec 11, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards, ceiling, and display shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or other debris.
4-602.13
95
Nov 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed held at ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items within the unit were evaluated and voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS foods within the unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below is maintained.
3-501.16(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the krispy chicken kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during time of inspection.
6-301.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Several rodent carcasses were observed in the back storage area of the store. Establishment is to remove carcasses and sanitize the area.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan guards, ceiling, and display shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure was observed with excess rubbish and other debris. Establishment is to remove excess debris and rubbish to prevent harborage conditions for pests.
5-501.115
67
May 16, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen 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.
4-601.11(A)
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pawtucket Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pawtucket Food Mart on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pawtucket Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pawtucket Food Mart.

How does Pawtucket Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Pawtucket Food Mart most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Pawtucket Food Mart's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pawtucket Food Mart have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pawtucket Food 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 Pawtucket Food Mart inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pawtucket Food Mart is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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