Bandidos Mexican Restaurant

2120 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Bandidos Mexican Restaurant has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jul 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Woonsocket facility scores 89, putting Bandidos Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 21, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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. Process corrected on site.

7-204.11

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking drain plugs to effectively fill up three bay sink. Establishment must obtain drain stoppers.

4-301.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Apr 24, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken and chicken broth, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, chicken and chicken broth were both cooked yesterday and were observed at 47 DF. Both food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with staff.

3-501.14

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils both ice machines were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Both ice machines were turned off and put out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use either ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized. Establishment will use bagged ice for today.

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP tilapia was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. Tilapia was observed at 36 DF and was taken completely out of the packaging at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the kitchen and bar dishwasher. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Dec 28, 2023

Opening

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the kitchen observed in poor repair. Tiles shall be regrouted. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A few ceiling tiles in the kitchen observed covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles shall be replaced.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bandidos Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jul 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant.

How does Bandidos Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?

Bandidos Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

Has Bandidos Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bandidos Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

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.

How often is Bandidos Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bandidos Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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