La Eskina

407 Laurel Hill Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2024
82
Score
Low Risk

La Eskina has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Dec 10, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which La Eskina's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the kitchen 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. -Must be corrected before opening.
5-202.13
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The walls in the corner of the kitchen are constructed of sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. -Shall be corrected before opening. -Guidance for approved finished materials provided to establishment.
6-201.16
82
Nov 12, 2024
Opening
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3 bay sink is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back, 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen area is covered with materials that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. -Ceilings shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Some walls in the kitchen area and the front bar area are constructed of sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.16
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Eskina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Eskina on file is from Dec 10, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Eskina?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Eskina.

How does La Eskina compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

La Eskina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cranston average of 88.

Has La Eskina's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Eskina have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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