Bandidos Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Bandidos Mexican Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2025. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: eight violations versus one before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, showing up four times.
Compared to other Pawtucket restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables and herbs) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen by the dish area was blocked by a bike. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. The bike was moved during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the kitchen prep unit and the service prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the kitchen area are cracked or missing and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored between the prep unit and the hot-hold table between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners: on a dry clean surface, in water with sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, or in water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Utensils were cleaned and sanitized during the time of inspection and moved to a dry clean surface.
3-304.12
55
May 14, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
95
May 13, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The prep unit #2 gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair. The walk-in cooler was observed holding an ambient temperature of 49 DF. The walk-in cooler must hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less. Establishment is to get walk-in cooler serviced.
4-501.11
95
Apr 25, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible in the ware-washing area. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Establishment is to install a hand-washing sink in the ware-washing area.
5-203.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair -The prep unit lid -Gasket on prep unit #2 -The walk-in cooler was observed not maintaining temperature -Dishwasher was in poor repair not reaching the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet room doors must be self-closing.
6-501.19
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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen and basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The wall behind the 3-bay sink and prep sink is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bandidos Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant.
How does Bandidos Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Bandidos Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Bandidos Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around eight more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant 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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