Price Rite of Johnston

1450 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Price Rite of Johnston has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from four to seven between inspections.

The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited two times.

Price Rite of Johnston's latest score of 58 falls below the Johnston average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as quail eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as retail cooler product) in the retail reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC notified.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and knife) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed items out of service to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various deli items were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. PIC notified.

3-501.17

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The bay door to the outside, located in the receiving dock 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.

6-202.15

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A case of herbs were observed stored on the floor in the produce cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC relocated item.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -2-door cooler vents and shelves, -open case coolers, -retail shelves, -retail international freezer.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cooling refrigerator located in the back storage area was not in good repair(paint/coating on shelves chipping).

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.produce reach in cooler have food residue and other debris. 2.fans covers and base in produce walk in cooler observed with dust. 3.deli reach in cooler observed with black residue. 4.frozen food reach in freezer have food residue. 5.cooling refrigerator have food residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in back stock/storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the deli prep area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.16

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Price Rite of Johnston last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Price Rite of Johnston on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Price Rite of Johnston?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Price Rite of Johnston.

How does Price Rite of Johnston compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Price Rite of Johnston most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Price Rite of Johnston's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Price Rite of Johnston have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Price Rite of Johnston 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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