La Sorpresa Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2025
86
Score
Public records show three inspections at La Sorpresa Bakery stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Central Falls sits at 82, putting La Sorpresa Bakery on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 8, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the sandwich prep unit 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. Equipment out of service prior to inspection.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets at sandwich prep unit were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment. Equipment out of service prior to inspection.
4-501.11
86
Mar 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Rice, Pork, and Stews were observed held at 121-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and reheated during time of inspection. Hot holding unit was also adjusted to a higher setting. PIC to maintain hot holding logs for cooked foods. Logs provided to PIC. Logs to be available for review upon re-inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the sandwich prep unit 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gaskets at sandwich prep unit were observed in poor repair. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
74
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 108-130 degrees Fahrenheit in hot table and in hot holding unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed; foods prepared around 8 AM this morning were voluntarily disposed of. Foods that were recently prepared were reheated to a minimum of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Flan and arepas con queso were observed held at 52-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Dessert case was observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time 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.
3-501.16(A)
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored on top of prep unit. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the basement and the kitchen, are 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
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Foods were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the sandwich prep unit 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. gaskets at sandwich prep unit 2. faucet and spray hose at 3 bay sink in the basement 3. dessert case (observed at 51 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection; unit taken out of service to hold potentially hazardous foods)
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Sorpresa Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Sorpresa Bakery on file is from Apr 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Sorpresa Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Sorpresa Bakery.
How does La Sorpresa Bakery compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
La Sorpresa Bakery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has La Sorpresa Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Sorpresa Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at La Sorpresa Bakery 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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