Seeno Mini Mart
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Seeno Mini Mart, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Seeno Mini Mart trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers lacking in the walk-in cooler. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front retail and back retail area, were 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in the bagged ice freezer. Ice shall be broken down and removed.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed several walk-in cooler door gaskets were in poor repair/need adjustment. Per PIC gaskets are on order.
4-501.11
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster was observed not covered/closed and overfilled. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered/closed.
5-501.13
74
Mar 31, 2025
Environmental Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed the establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Provided PIC with copy of written procedure during time of inspection. Establishment shall keep copy of written procedure readily available to inspector upon request.
2-501.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the hand-washing sink in the 3-bay area and retail area were lacking paper towels. PIC restocked paper towels at time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers lacking in the walk-in cooler. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the front retail and back retail area, were 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup in the bagged ice freezer. Also observed a little ice buildup in mini freezers located in front area of establishment. Ice shall be broken down and removed.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Observed several walk-in door gaskets were in poor repair/need adjustment.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following: 1. walk-in cooler ceilings 2. walk-in cooler fans 3. walk-in cooler shelves 4. Inside walk-in cooler door frames have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris.
4-602.13
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: Observed outside dumpster surrounded with debris. Dumpster area shall be kept cleaned.
5-501.13
58
Dec 26, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Ice buildup observed in the bagged ice freezer. Ice shall be broken down and removed.
4-501.11
95
Mar 26, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing of the mop sink in the ware-washing area was in poor repair (observed plumbing detached from base of sink).
5-205.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler had dust and biofilm 2) The racks in the walk-in cooler had dust and biofilm
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the coffee station area are in poor repair (water damage). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
Mar 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
6 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Person in charge not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements as it pertains to hot holding foods. Establishment was previously instructed to cease sale of hot foods. Due to failure to comply, PIC voluntarily disposed of food.
2-101.11
Management, food employee and conditional employee knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
[2-103-.11 (M)]
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the front coffee area is lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The ware-washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution.
4-302.14
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The faucet of the three bay sink is in poor repair (comes off of base and causes leak when turned on).
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fans and storage racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, biofilm, and soil residue.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the walk-in cooler has an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the hot holding and coffee area were observed with heavy water staining. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
43
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as sandwiches) in a display case. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not sanitized before use after cleaning
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils were not sanitized after washing and rinsing them due to lack of sanitizer within the facility. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher.
4-702.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the left most bay/compartment of the three bay/compartment sink was in poor repair (leak observed).
5-205.15
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink near the coffee and hot holding units was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The ware-washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several foods were observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in a display case (see temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved all TCS foods to walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a thermometer to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating, and hot/cold holding temperatures of time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods.
4-302.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the three bay sink.
4-302.14
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
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
[2-103-.11 (M)]
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) The open air cooler was not holding adequate ambient temperature. Staff instructed to no longer store TCS foods in cooler until service is provided 2) The faucet of the three bay sink was not properly adjusted causing a leak at the base (faucet falls off of base)
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler observed with dust and/or soil residue 2) The racks in the walk-in cooler observed with dust and biofilm
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the walk-in cooler was observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several ceiling tiles in the hot holding and coffee area were observed with heavy water staining. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seeno Mini Mart last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seeno Mini Mart on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seeno Mini Mart?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Seeno Mini Mart.
How does Seeno Mini Mart compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Seeno Mini Mart most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Seeno Mini Mart's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Seeno Mini Mart have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seeno Mini Mart 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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