Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038

36-38 Pleasant Valley Pky, Providence, RI 02908

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 3-5

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on May 27, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038's latest score of 64 falls below the Providence average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (dough and deli meat) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking and allergy statement for menu and bakery self service items.

2-103.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Food does not meet standards of identity

Inspector notes: (Pastries ) 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.

3-601.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep table) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various food product was observed held at 45-71 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)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: handwashing sink in the counter food prep area is in poor repair(leakage at pipes).

5-205.15

Food on display not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Inspector observed ready to eat apples on display for consumers. RTE foods must be protected from contamination from consumers.

3-306.11

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the 3 bay sink.

4-302.13

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the all restrooms. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: A cutting board is being stored on unclean surface between the ice machine and food prep sink between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.PIC to wash and sanitize cutting board before use.

3-304.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The soap dispenser in restrooms is in poor repair(not dispensing soap). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in walk in cooler has an accumulation of food product boxes. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rusty Lantern Markets No 4038 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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