La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Public records show five inspections at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos stretching back to 2024. La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from eight violations to three.
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Providence restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, establishment has contacted company to repair the seal on the main entrance door.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dessert 1 door reach-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor behind the dry ingredient bins, left of the 3-bay sink and corners of basement has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization.
6-501.12
86
Feb 2, 2026
Re-Inspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.
4-302.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings under 3-bay sink, behind cook line, along floor throughout kitchen, and basement shelves. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and increase visits as frequently as needed. Establishment is to have a pest control report for inspector at the time of next inspection.
6-501.111
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dessert 1 door reach-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and walk-in cooler shelving have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
64
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beans, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, beans were made yesterday and observed at 53 DF. Beans were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.14
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.
4-302.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of droppings under 3-bay sink, behind cook line, along floor throughout kitchen, and basement shelves. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate means of sanitization. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control and increase visits as frequently as needed.
6-501.111
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to re-new/reapply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the main entrance, 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the basement area. All single service items must be stored off of the floor in the basement.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dessert 1 door reach-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, and walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
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Oct 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package. Single service items were observed stored on the floor in the basement. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-502.12
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of rodent droppings: 1. Single service shelving (basement) 2. Pallets (basement) 3. Ledges (basement) 4. Light switch (kitchen)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tongs were observed stored on an unclean surface (side of fryer) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
64
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single service items were observed stored on the floor in the basement. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-502.12
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Tamales were observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved to walk-in cooler.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings in the following areas: 1.Along walls in kitchen 2.Light switch in kitchen 3.Shelving (basement) 4.Pallets (basement) 5.Along walls in basement area The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soups, chicken and beans 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of tortillas covered with cloth towels.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tongs were stored on an unclean surface (side of fryer) 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: At time of inspection, ambient of lowboy was 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Per interview with PIC, service was contacted prior to inspection. Unit was taken out of service, foods were moved to another refrigerator.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the basement shelving and light switch have an accumulation of rodent droppings.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos.
How does La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos compare to other restaurants in Providence?
La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Lupita Tacos Mexicanos 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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