La Reina De Las Pupusas

48 Cross Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at La Reina De Las Pupusas is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to three.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Central Falls average 82, so La Reina De Las Pupusas trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as limes and avocadoes in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the exterior of reach-in coolers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The walls behind the 3 bay sink and handwashing sink in kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Oct 21, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the meat grinderwere observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Meat grinder cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-602.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Basement floor observed with an accumulation of soil residue and dust. Physical facilities to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Reina De Las Pupusas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Reina De Las Pupusas on file is from Apr 21, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Reina De Las Pupusas?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Reina De Las Pupusas.

How does La Reina De Las Pupusas compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

La Reina De Las Pupusas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has La Reina De Las Pupusas's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Reina De Las Pupusas have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Reina De Las Pupusas 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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