La Hacienda Restaurant

1270 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 22, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

La Hacienda Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Feb 22, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at La Hacienda Restaurant is from Feb 22, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with three violations after seven on the prior visit.

Looking across the full record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Central Falls facility scores 82, putting La Hacienda Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 22, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: A splashguard is needed at the prep sink in the preparation area between 3 bay and prep sink.

3-307.11

Feb 12, 2024

Opening

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the low boy refrigerator unit was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use

Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a food preparation sink. Due to volume of food preparation conducted in the establishment the establishment is to have a food preparation sink installed. PIC and inspector discussed location where sink could be installed.

3-302.15

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

3-603.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floors in the preparation unit are in poor repair, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-201.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the employee's toilet room is not self-closing.

6-202.14

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The coving in the basement area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Hacienda Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Hacienda Restaurant on file is from Feb 22, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Hacienda Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Hacienda Restaurant.

How does La Hacienda Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

La Hacienda Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at La Hacienda Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at La Hacienda 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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