Y Maru Maru

267 Broadway, Providence, RI 02903
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Y Maru Maru is still short, with only two visits logged. Y Maru Maru was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper date marking and disposition, showing up two times.

Y Maru Maru's latest score is in line with the Providence average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils (hot water urn) were not sanitized per interview. Establishment lacks 3 bay sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. PIC removed urn.
4-602.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Frozen pastries were observed not marked with the date of thaw. Per packaging, thawing date must be labelled at retailer. Per packaging, items must be consumed or discarded within 5 days once thawed.
3-501.17
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Frozen pastries were observed not marked with the date of thaw. Per packaging, thawing date must be labelled at retailer.
3-501.17
Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Packaged kimchi and pickled ginger 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. Items were removed from retail sale at time of inspection.
3-602.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Y Maru Maru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Y Maru Maru on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Y Maru Maru?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Y Maru Maru.

How does Y Maru Maru compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Y Maru Maru most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Y Maru Maru's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Y Maru Maru have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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