Bajas Tex Mex Express

1412 Atwood Ave Ste 4, Johnston, RI 02919

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bajas Tex Mex Express. The latest inspection on file is from May 6, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from five violations up to eight.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Johnston restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes were observed over filled in a cold hold well with the top tomatoes 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 informed not to over stack items.

3-501.16(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. -food choppers, -knives, -spoons, -food processor blades. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed items in 3 bay to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility and walls near 3 bay sink 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

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. PIC removed.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hot hold unit located in the front service area was not in good repair (observed broken gasket).

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the knife rack and can opener base have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various prepared foods 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. PIC informed.

3-501.17

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beef was observed stored on the floor in the preparation area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection dirty dishes were being stored with clean dishes on shelving in ware washing area. PIC informed and moved to corresponding location. All dishes were washed and sanitized.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Shelving located in the dishwasher area was observed peeling and flaking. PIC informed.

4-101.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bajas Tex Mex Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bajas Tex Mex Express on file is from May 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bajas Tex Mex Express?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bajas Tex Mex Express.

How does Bajas Tex Mex Express compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Bajas Tex Mex Express most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Bajas Tex Mex Express's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bajas Tex Mex Express have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around eight more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bajas Tex Mex Express 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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