El Eden Restaurant

1110 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

El Eden Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. El Eden Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The last inspection found four violations, up from one the time before.

Proper hot holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

El Eden Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Providence average of 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Meatballs ) was observed held at (129) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC reheated during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a 3 bay sink in basement area(currently using a 2 bay sink).PIC informed
4-301.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Various food product) were observed stored on the floor in the (kitchen and walk in coolers). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Inspector observed exposed insulation over food storage shelves in kitchen area.
3-307.11
70
Feb 29, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and mixer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Eden Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Eden Restaurant on file is from Feb 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Eden Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited one time, more than any other issue at El Eden Restaurant.

How does El Eden Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

El Eden Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

Has El Eden Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Eden Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Eden Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.