California Taco Shop

690 Oaklawn Ave, Cranston, RI 02920
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at California Taco Shop stretching back to 2024. California Taco Shop was last inspected on Feb 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Cranston restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as salsa and veggies) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
86
Oct 31, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The reach-in cooler was observed to be in poor repair (not holding temperatures below 41 degrees Fahrenheit). Equipment must be maintained in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Taco Shop on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at California Taco Shop?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at California Taco Shop.

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

California Taco Shop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cranston average of 88.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at California Taco Shop have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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