El Paisa Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
74
Score
El Paisa Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 23, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, three this time.
Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Central Falls restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as salami in the walk-in refrigerator in basement. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The bar area has an accumulation of old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
74
Jan 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the basement food prep area are constructed of composite acoustic tile which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for ceilings must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, and ware-washing areas.
6-101.11
95
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw shelled eggs over raw fish). 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.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, the containers used for storing cut meat are only washed with soap and water. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. PIC informed.
4-602.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed during time of inspection.
2-101.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Large stockpots of soup were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods were assessed and placed into shallower containers to continue cooling process during time of inspection.
3-501.15
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-204.115
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room in the kitchen is not self-closing.
6-202.14
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the basement food prep area are constructed of composite acoustic tile which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for ceilings must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, and ware-washing areas.
6-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Automatic soap dispenser at basement handsink was not operational. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' keys and other personal belongings were observed stored on top of the food contact surfaces of single service items. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Container was voluntarily disposed of.
6-501.110
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed eating in kitchen at food prep tables. An employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, food contact surfaces and other items needing protection can not result. PIC informed.
2-401.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Several handsinks in the facility are lacking notification signage.
6-301.14
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Paisa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Paisa Restaurant on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Paisa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Paisa Restaurant.
How does El Paisa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
El Paisa Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has El Paisa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Paisa Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Paisa Restaurant 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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