Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873

1776 Plainfield Pike, Cranston, RI 02921

Café / Breakfast

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near four violations per visit.

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

Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873's latest score of 67 falls below the Cranston average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the produce 3-bay is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (empanadas) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food was voluntarily disposed of. Proper glove use reviewed with PIC.

3-301.11

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the deli display refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204-112

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sanitizer dispenser in the deli area was observed with a leak. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jan 30, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 42-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food was relocated at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the deli display cases. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The online grocery pick up reach-ins were not in good repair. Reach-ins and food located inside were observed with an elevated temperature. All food was relocated, refrigeration technician was called. Units must not be used until repaired.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Two ceiling tiles near the bakery in the retail area were observed leaking. PIC placed service order at time of inspection.

6-501.11

May 24, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was observed with a cardboard box on top of it. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the floor in the walk-in freezer has an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The sanitizing dispenser in the produce warewashing area 2) The stoppers for the 3-bay sink in the produce and bakery area]

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873.

How does Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wal-Mart Stores East Lp No 1873 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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