La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana

716 Dexter St, Central Falls, RI 02863
Mexican / Latin
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Feb 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Across the inspection history, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Restaurants in Central Falls average 82, so La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Residential pesticide observed in basement area. PIC informed to cease use and remove from the premises.
7-206.11
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Food prep sink in basement is equipped with an air break. Air gap is required; state guidance provided.
5-202.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving in the basement prep area and at the 3 bay faucet. 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the prep room and in storage room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the basement prep area were observed in poor repair (chipped painted cement). 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.
6-201.11
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana on file is from Feb 10, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana.

How does La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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