Pena Market

1115 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pena Market three times, with records going back to 2026. On Mar 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Pena Market's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Cheese) was observed held at (61) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Food does not meet standards of identity

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed lacking all information on labels. PIC informed.

3-601.11

Feb 12, 2026

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Feb 2, 2026

Opening

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Empanadas were observed held at 120-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC turned hot holding unit up at the time of inspection. Establishment is not approved to hot-hold.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed thawing in the stagnant water in the 3-bay sink. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Chicken was completely submerged under running water at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

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. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the produce cooler fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat cutting area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The produce cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pena Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pena Market on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pena Market?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pena Market.

How does Pena Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Pena Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Pena Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pena Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pena Market 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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