Trader Joes

425 S Main St, Providence, RI 02903

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Trader Joes three times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Providence restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in has an accumulation of dust debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, 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

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the entrance vestibule, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. PIC placed work order during inspection.

6-202.15

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: -box walk-in fan guards -door tracks to shelving (box walk-in) -floors in box walk-in -floors under shelving (sales floor, storage room near back door) -floors of walk-in (garbage/waste area). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the open-air case vent grates have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Various packaged foods 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. Per interview of PIC, foods were recently stocked. Inspector also observed packages stocked beyond load limit that may be affecting proper air flow to case. Foods out of temperature were placed into other refrigerator to chill.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grates of open air cases have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trader Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trader Joes on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trader Joes?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trader Joes.

How does Trader Joes compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Trader Joes most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Trader Joes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Trader Joes have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Trader Joes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Trader Joes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Trader Joes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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