California Taco Shop
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
74
Score
California Taco Shop in Woonsocket, RI, underwent a moderate risk inspection on April 9, 2025, which resulted in a score of 74. The inspection identified two critical violations regarding the cleaning and sanitizing of food-contact surfaces and the maintenance of proper cooling times and temperatures. Across its two recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Voluntarily disposed of Rice 51 DF
3-501.14
74
Dec 11, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the walk-in freezer observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Ice buildup observed underneath condenser at the walk-in freezer. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. -Ice buildup shall be broken down to prevent blockage of cold air flow.
5-403.12
Lighting not sufficient for food or utensil handling areas
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting observed in the walk-in cooler. Lighting 6-303.11 Intensity. The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. -Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Properly distributed light makes the need for cleaning apparent by making accumulations of soil conspicuous.
6-303.11
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