The New Placita Market

165 Almy Street, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The New Placita Market stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 6, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

The pattern that stands out is food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, which has been cited four times.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so The New Placita Market is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Per PIC, test strips are on order.

4-302.14

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The 1 door reach-in was observed held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food in unit was evaluated at the time of inspection. Shredded chicken and ground beef were observed at 55 DF and was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Deli meat and cheese was 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. Date was placed on food at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were supplied at hand sink at the time of inspection.

6-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Plumbing installed: proper backflow device

Inspector notes: The mop sink was observed is lacking a faucet and not plumbed. Establishment is to install faucet and plumb sink.

5-203.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The single cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink water was observed leaking into other bays and in poor repair. Establishment is to repair 3-bay sink.

4-501.11

Nov 25, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Retail cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nov 22, 2024

Opening

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) 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)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Retail cooler door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At time of inspection, ambient of retail cooler was 47 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC called for service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The New Placita Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The New Placita Market on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The New Placita Market?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The New Placita Market.

How does The New Placita Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

The New Placita Market most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has The New Placita Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The New Placita Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The New Placita Market 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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