California Taco Jm

716 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, California Taco Jm has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, one this time.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Among Cranston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the beginning of inspection. One person to be certified on site at all times. CFSM arrived in middle of inspection.

2-101.11

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC chicken was recently cooked. Chicken was reheated. Chicken to no longer be stored above grill.

3-501.16(A)

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. PIC diluted solution to test between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The reach-in door handle is held together with tape. Handle to be repaired.

4-501.11

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Taco Jm last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Taco Jm on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Taco Jm?

Across the inspection record, person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties has been cited one time, more than any other issue at California Taco Jm.

How does California Taco Jm compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

California Taco Jm most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

Has California Taco Jm's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at California Taco Jm have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is California Taco Jm inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, California Taco Jm is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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