Tony's Mini Market

455 Plainfield Street, Providence, RI 02909

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Feb 21, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Tony's Mini Market has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 21, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Tony's Mini Market's inspection history hasn't been updated since Feb 21, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The last inspection found seven violations, up from five the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, proper cold holding temperatures has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various cut fruits were observed held at 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product moved to another unit.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement. PIC informed.

2-103.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Desserts 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 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. PIC informed.

2-102.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed desserts, located in reach-in freezer, uncovered and unprotected from contamination.

3-307.11

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

Inspector notes: Drinks were observed stored on the floor in the retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ambient of refrigerator (produce, tortillas) was at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC took unit out of service and moved produce to another refrigerator.

4-501.11

Jan 10, 2024

Opening

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

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the hand wash sink located in the employee restroom.

5-205.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in basement. 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

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by chemical storage. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-204.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tony's Mini Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tony's Mini Market on file is from Feb 21, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tony's Mini Market?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Tony's Mini Market.

How does Tony's Mini Market compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Tony's Mini Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Tony's Mini Market's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tony's Mini Market have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tony's Mini 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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