La Milonga Bar
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
86
Score
La Milonga Bar has been inspected five times since 2024. On Jul 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Central Falls restaurant scores 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The emergency door 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
86
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
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
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by equipment. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The emergency door 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles by the emergency exit door observed area in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Feb 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Establishment shall have an allergy statement posted in the deli prepared food area for customers to acknowledge. "Please inform your server of any food allergies.
3-603.11
90
Jan 31, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the preparation unit was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were stored overnight such as cooked chicken, cooked beef and salsa were observed at 44 degrees F. Food items were voluntarily disposed of. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. NON-TCS food items should be stored on unit until unit hold temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.
3-501.16(A)
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. Establishment shall have an allergy statement posted in the deli prepared food area for customers to acknowledge. "Please inform your server of any food allergies.
3-603.11
78
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soups located at the 2-door reach-in unit were observed marked with a date that exceeded the 7 days limit for ready to eat foods. Food items were observed dated from 1/2/2024. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.18
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cooked meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation at the preparation unit. 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
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. Establishment shall have an allergy statement posted in the deli prepared food area for customers to acknowledge. "Please inform your server of any food allergies."
3-603.11
Mops not properly air-dried after use
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice was observed held at rice cooker at 63 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. food item was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of sugar is not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead rodent was observed on floor near to mop sink.
6-501.112
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Beverages were observed stored on the floor in the basement. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop was observed with their handles in the ice machine. Utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean protected location. The scoop was re-arranged to keep the handle out of the ice.
3-304.12
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Milonga Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Milonga Bar on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Milonga Bar?
Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked animal foods has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Milonga Bar.
How does La Milonga Bar compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
La Milonga Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has La Milonga Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at La Milonga Bar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Milonga Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is La Milonga Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Milonga Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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