La Cantina Bar & Restaurant)
Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant), the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near four.
Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which La Cantina Bar & Restaurant)'s 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the icemachine in the kitchen were observed with an accumulation of pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Machine must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.
4-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is not present on menus. Allergen advisory statement required to be present to notify consumers of their obligation to inform staff of any food allergies. PIC informed.
2-103.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers and steaks are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Once consumer advisory is added to menu, identifying symbol to be added with associated foods.
3-603.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacles in toilet room are lacking covers. A toilet room shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary disposals.
5-501.17
67
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher at the bar area was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machines at the kitchen and bar area observed with an accumulation of brown/black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
(corrected on site)
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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: 2 door refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-402.12
67
May 23, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention device does not meet design standard
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the employee's bathroom. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-202.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of chopper was 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 thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Beef was 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. Proper thawing methods reviewed.
3-501.13
70
May 9, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention device does not meet design standard
Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the employee's bathroom. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.
5-202.14
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing from water heater is observed leaking in a container. Picture taken.
5-205.15
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen and bar areas were lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of ice machine at the kitchen and knives at the bar area were observed with an accumulation of pink residue and food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of spices, flour and rice 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
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of rice cooker. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils such a fork, knives, spooks, and take out containers in the kitchen area are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen and bar 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
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a grease refuse container.
5-501.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the back storage rom area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
41
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant)?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant).
How does La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has La Cantina Bar & Restaurant)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around four per visit.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Cantina Bar & Restaurant) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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