California Taco

1030 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI 02816

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, California Taco has three inspections in the public record. California Taco was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection turned up three violations, more than the two found previously.

Across the inspection history, insects, rodents & animals not present is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

California Taco's latest score of 70 falls below the Coventry average of 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

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

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap (currently has air break.) A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Guidance provided.

5-402.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shredded chicken was observed held past 7 days. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.

3-501.18

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, is not tight-fitting. The screen in the door is in poor repair and there is a gap on the bottom of the door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the veggie slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken out of service until sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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

Oct 31, 2023

Opening

1 minor violation.

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Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the bathroom area is covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Taco on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Taco?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at California Taco.

How does California Taco compare to other restaurants in Coventry?

California Taco most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Coventry average of 88.

Has California Taco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at California Taco have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at California Taco 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 California Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, California Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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