Cafeteria Joyabateca

243 C Webster Ave, Providence, RI 02909

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Cafeteria Joyabateca has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 12 violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Cafeteria Joyabateca squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 15, 2024

Re-Inspection

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

View 3 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice and beef 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Electrical outlet in the kitchen is lacking a cover, observed exposed wood with incomplete seal.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen have an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

Improper handwashing procedure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed washing their hands at the prep sink. Food employees shall clean their hands in a designated hand-washing sink and not in a food preparation, mop, or ware-washing sink.

2-301.12

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (tortillas) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. See disposal.

3-301.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.

2-501.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A sponge and bucket were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, beef and pasta salad 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Electrical outlet in the kitchen is lacking a cover, observed exposed wood with incomplete seal.

6-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of sugar. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen have an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafeteria Joyabateca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria Joyabateca on file is from Oct 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafeteria Joyabateca?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria Joyabateca.

How does Cafeteria Joyabateca compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Cafeteria Joyabateca most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has Cafeteria Joyabateca's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cafeteria Joyabateca have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafeteria Joyabateca 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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