Smith Hill Market

194 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jun 10, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Smith Hill Market is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 10, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Pastillitos was observed held at (119) 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 reheated to proper temperature.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (quaternary) sanitizing solution for the (3 bay sink).

4-302.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-202.18

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage(garage), 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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bucket used for prepping chicken were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

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

Inspector notes: Bag of avocados were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Smith Hill Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Smith Hill Market on file is from Jun 10, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Smith Hill Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Smith Hill Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Smith Hill Market 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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