Cosita Rica

20 Rolf Square, Cranston, RI 02910

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only one inspection for Cosita Rica. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Food separated and protected accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing one time across the record.

Restaurants in Cranston average 88, so Cosita Rica trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

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1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Guidance document provided.

3-302.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: An allergy statement is lacking on the menus. Allergy statement to be added.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Steak is served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Consumer advisory and symbol denoting which foods it applies to shall be added to menu.

3-603.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be emptied and cleaned by end of day.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cosita Rica last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cosita Rica on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Cosita Rica?

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

How does Cosita Rica compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Cosita Rica most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cosita Rica 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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