La Gran Parada Restaurant

937 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Gran Parada Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sliced ham and breakfast sausage was observed held between 110-111 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated items.

3-501.16(A)

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be between 200-400 ppm. PIC added additional sanitizer and retested.

4-501.115

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as onion) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC rearranged prep unit.

3-302.11

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC discarded items.

3-501.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken was observed held at 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. PIC reheated.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. - containers of various food items stacked on top of each other with lids closed. - containers of large pieces of meat with lids closed. PIC discarded items.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back 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

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

4-501.115

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: - 2 door beverage cooler (door sometimes does not stay closed) - hot holding unit (seal needs repair) - shelves in walk-in cooler (rusty) PIC, parts are on order.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of drying rack for cutting boards in the back hall area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Prep sink faucet was in poor repair, observed leak.

5-205.15

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, various foods which were made 2-4 hours prior were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining area, 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Gran Parada Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Gran Parada Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Gran Parada Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Gran Parada Restaurant.

How does La Gran Parada Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Providence?

La Gran Parada Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Providence average of 80.

Has La Gran Parada Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Gran Parada Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Gran Parada Restaurant 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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