Caliente Mexican Grill

99 Fortin Road, Kingston, RI 02881
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Kingston average 89, so Caliente Mexican Grill is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Opening
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. (Sanitizer was adjusted to 50-100ppm at the time of inspection.
7-204.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking a proper air gap (currently equipped with an air break). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Hand Soap was provided at the time of inspection.
6-301.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: A Chlorine Sanitizer Spray bottle was observed not marked with the common name of the chemical. Working containers of chemicals taken from bulk are to be labeled with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler door gasket was observed in poor repair (torn/ripped).
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caliente Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caliente Mexican Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Caliente Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Kingston?

Caliente Mexican Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Kingston average of 89.

Has Caliente Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caliente Mexican Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caliente Mexican Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.