Villalona Deli Grocery

58 Sterling Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Villalona Deli Grocery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. Villalona Deli Grocery was last inspected on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food properly labeled”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Providence facility scores 80, putting Villalona Deli Grocery on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

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

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Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tomatoes were observed with an accumulation of mold build-up in the produce cooler. Tomatoes were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-101.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Raw chicken was observed being stored over raw beef in the display case. Per PIC, display case will be re-arranged and divided by a wall.

3-302.11

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display

Inspector notes: Various food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and retail area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelving, and display case shelving/grates 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

Nov 10, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Pumpkin seeds, garlic, and peppers 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the storefront area are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 5, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in unit was observed between 41-44 DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, service will be called today.

3-501.16(A)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Pumpkin seeds and peppers 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The walk-in freezer was observed with an accumulation of ice-build up. Establishment is to run a defrost on unit.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in the storefront area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Villalona Deli Grocery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Villalona Deli Grocery on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Villalona Deli Grocery?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Villalona Deli Grocery.

How does Villalona Deli Grocery compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Villalona Deli Grocery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has Villalona Deli Grocery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Villalona Deli Grocery have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Villalona Deli Grocery 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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