El Rodeo

52 Mt Pleasant Ave, Providence, RI 02908

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025

Score

High Risk

El Rodeo has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The most common issue across all inspections has been physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 12 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a handwashing sink in the kitchen. PIC informed and must provide proof of installation.

5-203.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the staff bathroom. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the staff bathroom was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.PIC moved to 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (floors) in the (kitchen) area is in poor repair. Observed damage and missing tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: (Food product and beverages ) were observed stored on the floor in the (kitchen ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (cooking equipment shelves ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The door to the (kitchen) toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Rodeo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Rodeo on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at El Rodeo?

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

How does El Rodeo compare to other restaurants in Providence?

El Rodeo most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Rodeo means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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