El Montanero

888 Charles St, North Providence, RI 02904
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
74
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 27, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

El Montanero's latest score of 74 falls below the North Providence average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (floor mixer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took out of service to be washed and sanitized. PIC disposed of ice.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various items were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - walk-in cooler light bulb - walk-in cooler door - walk-in cooler floor The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following areas were observed in poor repair: - walk-in cooler door gasket - 1 door freezer door gasket - freezer chest door hinges - 2 door refrigerator (61 F) - service has been called.
4-501.11
74
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cutting board was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The kitchen floor was observed with missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep unit and shelving above three bay sink to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Montanero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Montanero on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Montanero?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Montanero.

How does El Montanero compare to other restaurants in North Providence?

El Montanero most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Providence average of 81.

Has El Montanero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Montanero have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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