Hidalgo Restaurant

Unit 308, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Hidalgo Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to five.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Hidalgo Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

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

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw beef chunks were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Food items were moved into refrigeration during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area exit, is 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

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on both 2-door reach-in refrigerators. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

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. Establishment is to register an employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12(A)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Ice cream scoops were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils between uses shall be stored in one of the following manners; on a dry clean surface, in hot water that is maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or more, or in water with sufficient flow to flush away food residue or other debris. Ice cream scoops were removed from dipper well and washed.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the following units were observed in poor repair; -Both 2-Door Reach-In Units - 1-Door Reach-In Unit - Prep Unit Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The prep unit cutting board and the individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hidalgo Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hidalgo Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hidalgo Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hidalgo Restaurant.

How does Hidalgo Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Hidalgo Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Hidalgo Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hidalgo Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hidalgo 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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