Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
30
Score
Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria has been inspected three times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 2, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The last inspection found 17 violations, up from six the time before.
Single-use/single-service articles comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria's latest score of 30 falls below the Providence average of 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Uncovered pan of food observed in the chest freezer. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (robot coupe) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on shelves in the storage area, and cell phone observed in food prep area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
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)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee observed eating while preparing food.
2-401.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of ingredients and sauces in squirt bottles are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Plastic coated strainers were not in good repair, with sections of the plastic cracked or missing. One knife was in poor repair, with cracks in the handle.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket on the chest freezer was not in good repair, with numerous cracks.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, prep units, and robot coupe, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The chest freezer has an accumulation of dirty frost and debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A wall in the kitchen is in poor repair, with the edge piece cracked, and the FRP pulling away from the wall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The metallic-coated insulation covering a large flue is in poor repair, with the metallic coating worn away, leaving dirty and melted bubble wrap exposed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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May 14, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans observed marked with a date exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Uncovered container of churros observed in the chest freezer. A bowl of lettuce was observed directly on top of a pan of lettuce in the prep unit. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm.
4-501.114
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the food prep unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the side of flattop grill, table beneath flattop grill have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The lowboy in the old walk in cooler has an accumulation of water. Chest freezers have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster enclosure has an accumulation of litter, leaf litter, and debris. The dumpster area must be maintained clean.
5-501.115
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outdoor areas outside the dumpster enclosure, and alongside the back storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Mold and debris observed on lights in the walk in cooler. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
47
May 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, and bagged ice will be used until it is serviced.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The insulation on ducts outside the walk in cooler is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed stored on an unclean surface (crack between the wall and 3 bay sink) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the front service areas.
4-903.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, single-use/single-service articles has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria.
How does Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about six per visit to around 17 more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria 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.
How often is Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ives Store - Tallulahs Taqueria is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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