California Taco Shop

1049 Cass Ave, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Woonsocket restaurant, which scores around 89. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was California Taco Shop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at California Taco Shop on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

California Taco Shop most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

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

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at California Taco Shop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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