La Familia Restaurant

1666 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864

Italian

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at La Familia Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“Proper date marking and disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

La Familia Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Cumberland average of 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Food items prepared in advance were 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

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.12

Mops not properly air-dried after use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mop bucket must be emptied after use and mops must be allowed to air dry after use.

6-501.16

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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the prep units on the cooking line. Gaskets must be maintained in good condition.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food contact surfaces must be maintained.

4-602.13

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap and paper towel was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap, and paper towel.

6-301.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by the mop and bucket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items in the walk in cooler prepared in advanced 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

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk in cooler blower fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non food contact surfaces must be maintained.

4-602.13

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the kitchen and in the freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored on an unclean surface (between prep units) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit one, prep unit two, and the walk in cooler. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Familia Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Familia Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Familia Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Familia Restaurant.

How does La Familia Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Cumberland?

La Familia Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cumberland average of 88.

Has La Familia Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Familia Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Familia Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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