La Taberna Night Club

695 Lonsdale Avenue, Central Falls, RI 02863

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

La Taberna Night Club has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found one violation, down from 10 violations the time before.

Looking across the full record, certified food protection manager is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Central Falls restaurant scene, where the average is 82, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. PIC is scheduled for class and test. PIC to reinstate FMC once food safety certificate is obtained.

2-102.12(A)

Sep 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food debris and apparent rodent droppings. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment must clean and sanitize prior to use.

4-602.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: -Handwashing sinks are lacking proper notification signage. -Chicken was observed thawing in handsink. PIC informed to cease practice.

5-205.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements. Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.

2-103.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods 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. PIC informed.

3-501.17

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Beans were observed in deep cambro containers. Foods were placed in a shallow manner during time of inspection. Proper Cooling methods reviewed.

3-501.15

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: -The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live cockroaches observed during time of inspection, cockroach excrement observed on non-food contact surfaces and live cockroaches and cockroach excrement observed in food. -The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings on food contact surfaces during time of inspection. 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

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Slicers and knifes were observed in the basement. Establishment is not approved for food preparation in the basement due to improper facilities in area. PIC informed to cease practice.

3-307.11

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. Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. PIC to provide proof of enrollment to inspector.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black residue.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floors in the prep area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Taberna Night Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Taberna Night Club on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Taberna Night Club?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Taberna Night Club.

How does La Taberna Night Club compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?

La Taberna Night Club most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Central Falls average of 82.

Has La Taberna Night Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at La Taberna Night Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about 10 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Taberna Night Club 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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