La Braza Bar & Grill

187 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Braza Bar & Grill has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to eight violations previously.

When inspectors have written things up, food separated and protected has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; La Braza Bar & Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. 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. PIC informed.

3-302.11

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (raw chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (container of onions) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chicharron) was observed held at (129) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: (Various food products) was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a 3 bay sink. 3 bay sink is needed to properly wash rinse, and sanitize utensils and equipment.

4-301.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food storage shelves and ansul pipes ) have an accumulation of food residue, debris, and/or grease.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing signage is lacking in the restrooms. A sign must be posted notifying food employees of handwashing.

6-301.14

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by (trash can). A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Braza Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Braza Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Braza Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Braza Bar & Grill.

How does La Braza Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Providence?

La Braza Bar & Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has La Braza Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Braza Bar & Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about eight previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Braza Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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