Pontiac Food Mart

527 Pontiac Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Pontiac Food Mart has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, one this time.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Pontiac Food Mart's latest score of 95 sits above the Cranston average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the 3-bay area has an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
95
Jan 23, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor next to the handsink by the ware washing area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the "storage area" and the area next to the hand sink in the ware washing area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pontiac Food Mart last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pontiac Food Mart on file is from Jan 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pontiac Food Mart?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pontiac Food Mart.

How does Pontiac Food Mart compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Pontiac Food Mart most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Pontiac Food Mart have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pontiac Food 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.