La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
67
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck was last inspected on Sep 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up three violations, compared to 16 violations previously.
The pattern that stands out is proper cooling time and temperature, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chicharron and beef), 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 voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.14
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC ), (Chicharron and beef) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.
3-501.15
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Sep 3, 2025
Food Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Non-food contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC added chlorine to proper concentration.
4-501.114
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (chicharron), 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 voluntarily disposed of product.
3-501.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: (Various food product) was 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
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 ).
4-302.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC), (Chicharron) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.PIC informed.
4-301.11
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation and ice machine 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.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in basement have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and /or old rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sponges, gloves, etc were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.PIC informed.
6-301.13
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dead rodent and fly observed on glue traps.PIC removed from premise. 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.
6-501.112
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: (Food product ) were observed stored on the floor in the (basement stairs ). Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pans of cooked food product observed being stored/stacked on top of each other without being covered. PIC informed and covered the pans.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Chest freezers ) located in the (basement area ) area was not in good repair. Interior surface was damaged exposing insulation and metal.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the (kitchen and basement) are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (single service storage shelves in basement ) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, proper cooling time and temperature has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck.
How does La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Providence?
La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.
Has La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about 16 previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Mami Restaurant and Food Truck 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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