Bajas Fresh Grill
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged four inspections at Bajas Fresh Grill, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Bajas Fresh Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Cranston average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was less than 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. PIC stated establishment will change to bleach until dispenser is at adequate ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shrimp and cooked cut vegetables were observed held below 135 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 was reheated. Both pans were observed double panned. Establishment switched to single pans at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed with a leak. Leak to be repaired.
5-205.15
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the downstairs toilet room next to dry storage is not self-closing.
6-202.14
61
Dec 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooking time & temperatures
Inspector notes: The establishment was observed non-continuously cooking (partial cooking) chicken and beef at time of inspection. The establishment does not have approval for this procedure at this time. Establishment is to submit a formal request for approval to continue this procedure. Please see remarks for further information.
3-401.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings observed in back storage area, ware-washing area, and throughout the basement storage areas. 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 to clean droppings and monitor for activity. Pest control to be increased in frequency if needed.
6-501.111
78
Dec 7, 2023
Re-Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sauce (containing tomato, pepper, onion, and garlic), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.
3-501.14
Rodent bait not in tamper-resistant station
Inspector notes: Several open bags of rodenticide were observed being used throughout the basement food storage areas. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
7-206.12
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 500 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the three bay sink was observed in poor repair (heavy leak when draining sanitizer bay).
5-205.15
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: The establishment was observed non-continuously cooking (partial cooking) chicken at time of inspection. The establishment does not have approval for this procedure at this time. Establishment is to submit a formal request for approval to continue this procedure. Please see remarks for further information.
8-103.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sauces were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
43
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food product was observed held at (48-54) 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 voluntarily disposed of food. Raw meats were moved to colder refrigeration units.
3-501.16(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler located in the back kitchen area was not in good repair(inadequate ambient temperatures).Unit was being serviced during inspection. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in unit until it reaches proper ambient temperatures.
4-501.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Several insect glue strips were observed in basement with an accumulation of trapped insects. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bajas Fresh Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bajas Fresh Grill on file is from Jan 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bajas Fresh Grill?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bajas Fresh Grill.
How does Bajas Fresh Grill compare to other restaurants in Cranston?
Bajas Fresh Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.
Has Bajas Fresh Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bajas Fresh Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bajas Fresh Grill 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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