Tikal Meat Market

501 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jul 23, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Tikal Meat Market. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 23, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from six to eight between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper cold holding temperatures, showing up one time.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Tikal Meat Market's 50 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Fish was observed held between 47-52 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Fish was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in open air unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Food obtained from unapproved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cheese, and chocolate bananas were observed not labeled and from an unapproved source. Cheese and chocolate bananas were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Food must come labeled and from an approved source.

3-201.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various food products 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.

3-602.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towel was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap and paper towels. Soap and paper towels were added to hand sinks at the time of inspection.

6-301.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep area 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the small ice machine, and walk-in cooler door frame have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed leaking. Establishment is to fix leak.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the backdoor area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Mar 18, 2024

Opening

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The meat cutting room is lacking a hand-washing sink.

5-204.11

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.

4-302.14

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Bathroom sink is lacking proper signage.

6-301.14

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in fan guards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The walls at mop sink, the window and door frames in meat cutting room are constructed of wood 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.

6-201.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Slicer blades located in the meat area was not in good repair. Inspector observed rust and pitting on the slicer blades. Slicers taken out of service until blades are replaced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tikal Meat Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tikal Meat Market on file is from Jul 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tikal Meat Market?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tikal Meat Market.

How does Tikal Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Tikal Meat Market most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Tikal Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tikal Meat Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tikal Meat Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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