The Green Grocer
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
82
Score
The Green Grocer has been inspected three times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “certified food protection manager”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Portsmouth restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the mop utility room do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Protection Manager license is expired. PIC must re-instate. Application is in process of being submitted.
2-102.12(A)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the mop utility room are constructed of carpet which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop utility room were observed in poor repair. The walls in the mop utility room are constructed of dry wall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms
6-501.11
82
Mar 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Deceased large rodent was observed in mop utility room. Dead rodents, birds, and insects must be removed promptly from the facilities to ensure clean and sanitary facilities and to preclude exacerbating the situation by allowing carcasses to attract other pests. Carcass must be removed.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of large rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed pink insulation, openings in dry wall, deceased rodent and rodent droppings (localized in mop utility room). Inspector unable to assess exterior perimeter of building due to weather. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Protection Manager license is expired. PIC must re-instate. PIC states class and test is scheduled.
2-102.12(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Accumulation of organic matter observed at exterior of facility near side door. Uninstalled sink observed used to aid in straining organic matter (such as produce scraps). Uncovered barrels of produce waste observed stored near side door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions and attractants for pests.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in mop utility room have an accumulation of residue and pest excrement (large rodent droppings). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the mop utility room are constructed of carpet which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop utility room were observed in poor repair. The walls in the mop utility room are constructed of dry wall. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the mop utility room do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of large rodents is not controlled as evidenced by gnawed equipment, nesting materials, opening in dry wall and rodent droppings (localized in mop utility room). Opening also observed at exterior of building. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Food Protection Manager license is expired. PIC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Accumulation of organic matter observed at exterior of facility near side door. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions and attractants for pests.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under shelving in back storage room and in mop utility room have an accumulation of residue and pest excrement. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Green Grocer last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Green Grocer on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Green Grocer?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Green Grocer.
How does The Green Grocer compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?
The Green Grocer most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Portsmouth average of 81.
Has The Green Grocer's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Green Grocer have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Green Grocer means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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