Mi Casa Tapas

78 Pearl Street, Providence, RI 02905

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 31, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jan 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to other Providence restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 31, 2025

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1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. Ice machine has an air break. PIC informed.

5-402.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents) is not controlled as evidenced by (droppings in basement area ). 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The (wall ) in the (front counter behind lowboy ) area is in poor repair. Observed a hole. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the (basement) are constructed of (concrete) which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Casa Tapas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Casa Tapas on file is from Jan 31, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Mi Casa Tapas compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Mi Casa Tapas most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mi Casa Tapas 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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