California Taco
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025
67
Score
California Taco in West Warwick, RI, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 18, 2025, resulting in a score of 67. The inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues related to hot holding temperatures, date marking, and the storage of in-use utensils.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans were observed held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit on the shelf above the grill. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Beans were reheated at the time of inspection. Food shall not be held out of temperature control.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans were observed held past a day or date that exceeds 7 days. Beans were disposed of.
3-501.18
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A knife was observed stored between prep units during use. PIC removed knife and brought it to 3-bay sink. Proper storing methods reviewed with PIC.
3-304.12
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room in the food storage area is not self-closing.
6-202.14
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cooked rice) 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
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink was observed with a constant leak. The system shall be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Desserts packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address
3-602.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. At least one person must be certified in food safety at all times
2-101.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the employee toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
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