I Love Mexico

283 Smith Street, Providence, RI 02908

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

I Love Mexico has only one inspection on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which I Love Mexico's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 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

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

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

6-301.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (mice ) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in downstairs kitchen area ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

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)

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bottles were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The outside back area have an accumulation of trash, litter, and other debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was I Love Mexico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at I Love Mexico on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at I Love Mexico?

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

How does I Love Mexico compare to other restaurants in Providence?

I Love Mexico most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at I Love Mexico 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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