Diegos Barrio and Cantina

116 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 18, 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 Aug 18, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: seven violations versus zero before.

The pattern that stands out is food-contact surfaces, which has been cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Middletown restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service called during time of inspection. Establishment must use 3 bay sink to sanitize dishes.

4-501.114

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Vacuum packaged mahi mahi and tuna were observed in walk-in cooler thawing with the packaging intact at 36 and 29 degrees Fahrenheit. Items were removed from the packaging during time of inspection. Proper thawing methods reviewed during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by lice insects observed in upstairs bar and kitchen during time of inspection. 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The receiving doors, located in the basement, are 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Condensate from upstairs walk-in cooler is draining into basin of 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: -floors in upstairs walk-in cooler -floors in basement by ice machine -wall by icemachine The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fanguards in the upstairs walk-in cooler and wall behind dishmachine area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Apr 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diegos Barrio and Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diegos Barrio and Cantina on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diegos Barrio and Cantina?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Diegos Barrio and Cantina.

How does Diegos Barrio and Cantina compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Diegos Barrio and Cantina most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Diegos Barrio and Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Diegos Barrio and Cantina have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Diegos Barrio and Cantina 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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