California Taco Jm

716 Reservoir Ave, Cranston, RI 02910
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
90
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.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

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

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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
90
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
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
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
86

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.

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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at California Taco Jm have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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.