Walgreens No 4145

533 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 6 or more

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Walgreens No 4145 has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

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

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Walgreens No 4145 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was not in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors (especially under retail shelves) throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

May 20, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical 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: Sausages was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC discarded.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

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

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility (especially under retail shelves) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

May 12, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various perishable juices and protein shakes were observed held at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage carts in the back storage room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

May 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Various items were observed held between 51-61 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the women's restroom was lacking proper hand-washing signage.

6-301.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Freezer retail door gasket was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the food storage carts have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility, including the walk-ins, storage room, under retail shelves) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

May 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Various dairy products and deli meats was observed held at 47-49 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 Disposed

3-501.16(A)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors and walls in back storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: The walk in cooler was not in good repair. The ambient temperatures of the walk in cooler was 48-50 degrees Fahrenheit.PIC provided inspector with work order number.

4-101.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the back storage area is in poor repair (observed a hole). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walgreens No 4145 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Walgreens No 4145 on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Walgreens No 4145?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Walgreens No 4145.

How does Walgreens No 4145 compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Walgreens No 4145 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Walgreens No 4145's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walgreens No 4145 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Walgreens No 4145 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 Walgreens No 4145 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Walgreens No 4145 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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