Campesino Restaurant & Bar

488 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Campesino Restaurant & Bar is still short, with only two visits logged. On Feb 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at two versus four before.

Looking across the full record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Reinspection for Opening
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: A splash guard is needed between the hand sink and mop sink.
3-307.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the HVAC unit is draining into a bay of 3-bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
90
Jan 20, 2026
Opening
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The bar is lacking a hand-washing sink.
5-203.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking hot water.
5-103.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces have cracks, ledges, or crevices
Inspector notes: The threshold to the kitchen and walk-in cooler was not in good repair. Exposed wood and sheetrock exposed.
4-202.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Campesino Restaurant & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Campesino Restaurant & Bar on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Campesino Restaurant & Bar?

Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Campesino Restaurant & Bar.

How does Campesino Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Campesino Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Campesino Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Campesino Restaurant & Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Campesino Restaurant & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.