La Centroamericana Meat Market
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2025, La Centroamericana Meat Market has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, three this time.
Looking across the full record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the service area was blocked by kitchen equipment in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Kitchen equipment was removed from the sink basin during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to both establishment toilet rooms are not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation and food storage areas shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.
6-202.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The display freezer located in the store front area was observed not holding frozen food frozen solid and was not in good repair. Per PIC, unit is to be removed and replaced.
4-501.11
82
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various prepared food items were observed held at temperatures ranging from 84-126 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were prepared less than 2 hours prior to the time of inspection and were reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or more during the time of inspection. The steam table was increased in temperature setting and additional water was added to each bay. Hot holding guidance documents provided during the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as red peppers) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Shell eggs were moved during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the hot bar area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Portions of pork 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 unit to complete the thawing process.
3-501.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 4-door deli display case and 2 door deli display case located in the storefront are not in good repair. Per PIC, both units do not function properly. Establishment is to repair, replace, or remove units if no longer functional.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The display freezer located in the store front area was observed not holding frozen food frozen solid and was not in good repair. PIC had started disposing of food items during the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to both establishment toilet rooms are not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation and food storage areas shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.
6-202.14
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Aug 22, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as milk and cream) in the front display cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Eggs were moved during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Tortillas packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 4-door deli display case and 2 door deli display case located in the storefront are not in good repair. Per PIC, both units do not function properly. Establishment is to repair, replace, or remove units if no longer functional.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to both establishment toilet rooms are not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation and food storage areas shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.
6-202.14
70
Jul 23, 2025
Opening
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Empanadas and chicken were observed held at temperatures ranging from 126-128 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were evaluated and reheated during the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cheese) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Eggs were moved during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a functioning hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Establishment is to have hand sink repaired so that it is in functioning order.
5-205.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Cheese and stewed papaya packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the bathroom area and the door to outside in the kitchen, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 4-door deli display case and 2 door deli display case located in the storefront are not in good repair. Per PIC, both units do not function properly. Establishment is to repair, replace, or remove units if no longer functional.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to both establishment toilet rooms are not self-closing. Toilet room doors that open to food preparation and food storage areas shall be self-closing to prevent potential contamination.
6-202.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the storefront are missing floor tiles and has exposed wood subflooring, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Establishment is to repair floors so that they are smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the dumpster area in the rear of the building. 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: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the dumpster area in the rear of the building. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Centroamericana Meat Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Centroamericana Meat Market on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Centroamericana Meat Market?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five times, more than any other issue at La Centroamericana Meat Market.
How does La Centroamericana Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
La Centroamericana Meat Market most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has La Centroamericana Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Centroamericana Meat Market have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about six previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Centroamericana Meat Market 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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