Latin Grill

881 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jun 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the three found previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been proper reheating procedures for hot holding, showing up one time.

Compared to other Pawtucket restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sauce, which was previously cooked and cooled, was not reheated before being placed into the hot holding unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Sauce was reheated to 165 and put back into the hot holding unit at the time of inspection.

3-403.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various food items 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.

3-501.17

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: The hood system was observed with an accumulation of debris and grease build up. Hood systems must be maintained.

4-204.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sanitizer dispenser for the 3-bay sink was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. The 3-bay sink drain plugs were observed in poor repair. Establishment is to replace drain plugs. The walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 21, 2024

Opening

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Corrective Action - Establishment is re-printing finalized menu and is to include consumer advisory.

3-603.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of prep table. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Wood is to be removed.

4-101.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tile floor in the kitchen by the entry doors is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latin Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latin Grill on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latin Grill?

Across the inspection record, proper reheating procedures for hot holding has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Latin Grill.

How does Latin Grill compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Latin Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Latin Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Latin Grill have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Latin Grill 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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