Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2024, Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food separated and protected” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Central Falls facility scores 82, putting Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken was observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as tomato sauce in reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the warewashing area was blocked by a cutting board. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Infant seating, items and car seat were observed in the kitchen. PIC informed to cease practice.
3-307.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the table next to 3 bay sink. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. PIC states they are registered for class and test. FMC must re-instate once food safety certificate is obtained.
2-102.12(A)
67
Aug 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Treatment plan has been made between establishment and pest control. Report attached.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be in good repair. Per PIC, parts are on order for dishwashing machine at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
Inspector notes: Household insecticide was observed below front counter. PIC was instructed to remove insecticide from establishment. Insecticides and rodenticides are to be exclusively applied by commercial pest technician.
7-206.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the 1 door reach-in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was evaluated within unit and TCS foods above 45 degrees Fahrenheit were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment is not to store TCS foods in unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is obtained.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink behind the front counter. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, boiled potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC was supplied with RIDOH cooling methods literature. Potatoes were voluntarily disposed of at time of inspection.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher and walk-in cooler were not in good repair. Equipment must be in good repair. Per PIC, parts are on order for dishwashing machine and service was called for walk-in cooler at time of inspection.
4-501.11
37
Mar 22, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insufficient number of handwashing sinks
Inspector notes: The dishwasher area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.
5-203.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the employee/costumer's toilet room is not self-closing.
6-501.19
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back door area, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: A splashguard is needed at the prep-sink in the preparation area, between the prep-sink and the prep table.
3-307.11
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant.
How does Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cultura Mixta Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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