La Fogata Food Truck

228 Alabama Ave, Providence, RI 02905
American
License: Mobile Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at La Fogata Food Truck is from Sep 12, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, zero this time.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Restaurants in Providence average 80, so La Fogata Food Truck is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2023
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cheese) in the 1 door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Foods rearranged during inspection.
3-302.11
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beef, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 127 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Beef reheated to proper temperature during inspection.
3-403.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: Food debris was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC informed.
5-205.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood/ventilation unit and storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the food truck have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Fogata Food Truck last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Fogata Food Truck on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Fogata Food Truck?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at La Fogata Food Truck.

How does La Fogata Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Providence?

La Fogata Food Truck most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has La Fogata Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Fogata Food Truck have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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