Antojitos El Quetzal

447 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Antojitos El Quetzal, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 6, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from six violations to zero.

The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited four times.

Antojitos El Quetzal's latest score of 100 sits above the Providence average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 6, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various TCS foods was observed held at 48-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Rice and empanadas was observed held at 108-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC, foods were made less than 2 hours prior, PIC reheated at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (tamales) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live roaches on ceiling. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. PIC informed.

6-501.111

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: The establishment was observed using cheese that, per interview with person in charge, was made in the facility. Establishment is required to submit a variance proposal/detailed documentation as to how the product is prepared. Establishment is not permitted to sell or use cheese at this time.

8-103.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Ambient was observed at 49 degrees F. PIC called for service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the basement have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 25 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.115

Jun 27, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Tamales, Chicken, tacos, and egg patties was observed held at 111-122 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Product Reheated

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Beans, sausages, and chicken tamales was observed held at (45-51) 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)

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed hand towels being used to cover food product in the 2 dr refrigerator.

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antojitos El Quetzal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antojitos El Quetzal on file is from Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antojitos El Quetzal?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Antojitos El Quetzal.

How does Antojitos El Quetzal compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Antojitos El Quetzal most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Antojitos El Quetzal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Antojitos El Quetzal have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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